Gender dysphoria

Issues around gender dysphoria and trans identities are a topic of debate in Scotland as reforms are being proposed to the GRA in an attempt to reduce ...

Many people with gender dysphoria will want to live a life that better matches their gender identity. Once you are assessed at a GDC, a treatment plan will be agreed on. You don’t need any prior mental health assessments in order to be referred. Sometimes, people can feel as though their gender identity is different from their biological sex. Signs of gender dysphoria include low self-esteem, withdrawing from social interactions, depression, anxiety, taking unnecessary risks, or personal neglect. Some people may want to use hormones or surgery to aid these changes, but not all.