In this paper we examine the social and legal conditions in which many transgender people
(often called trans people) live, and the medical perspectives that frame the provision of …

The prevalence, age of onset, and symptomatology of many neuropsychiatric conditions
differ between males and females. To understand the causes and consequences of sex …

Sex/Gender presents a relatively new way to think about how biological difference can be
produced over time in response to different environmental and social experiences. This …

This article is part of a Special Issue" Puberty and Adolescence". This article aims to provide
an outline of what is currently known on trajectories, and contributing factors to gender …

Background Pediatric gender identity has gained increased attention over the past several
years in the popular media, political arena, and medical literature. This article reviews …

Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO) is in the process of revising the International
Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) and ICD-11 has an …

Sexual identity and sexual orientation are independent components of a person's sexual
identity. These dimensions are most often in harmony with each other and with an …

Greater visibility of transgender people in society has revealed the need to understand and
promote their health and quality of life broadly, including but not limited to gender dysphoria …

Extensive research is needed to improve understanding of gender dysphoria, and
transgender experience, particularly among youth. Recommendations include identification …

Gender dysphoria (GD), a term that denotes persistent discomfort with one's biologic sex or
assigned gender, replaced the diagnosis of gender identity disorder in the Diagnostic and …