gender-incongruence

Introduction

Persistent incongruence between gender identity & external genital anatomy at birth & absence of confounding mental disorder.

Complications

• disease interaction(s) of gender incongruence with depression & suicidal ideation

Management

• gender-affirming hormone therapy
• at least one year of social role change prior to irreversible gender-affirming surgery
• refer to mental health rather than treat depression

Additional terms

• transgender person