Gender dysphoria: definition, diagnosis, treatment and challenges

This video explores the mental disorder known as gender dysphoria. This is independent of gender nonconformity and contains requirements for a professional diagnosis. The emotions one feels in order to receive this diagnosis and potential treatment options are mentioned.

This video was made by McMaster Demystifying Medicine students Nazlim Bilgi, Pirouz Emami, Irzam Gondal and Seyed Amirhossein Pishva.

Copyright McMaster University 2019.

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