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'''Gender Dysphoria''' or just '''Dysphoria''' is a feeling of discomfort, distress, or self hatred stemming from a disconnect between one's internal sense of gender, one's outward appearance, and/or the gender others perceive one as. Dysphoria is typically experienced by [[transgender]] individuals. It is most commonly associated with [[Binary Genders|binary]] trans individuals, though [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] individuals can also experience dysphoria. Not all trans individuals experience dysphoria, and different individuals may feel dysphoria in different amounts, different ways, or towards different parts of the body.
Gender dysphoria is recognized as a medical condition, previously known as gender identity disorder (GID) in the DSM until it was renamed gender dysphoria in 2013 with the release of the DSM-5. The diagnosis was renamed to remove the stigma associated with the term disorder<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://www.britannica.com/science/gender-dysphoria}}</ref>. Gender dysphoria is typically treated with hormone replacement therapy, and/or surgery. [[Cisgender]] individuals can experience a similar condition known as body dysmorphic disorder.
The opposite of gender dysphoria is known as [[Gender Euphoria|gender euphoria]].
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''Main article: [[Dysphoric Cis Individuals]]''
For many reasons, someone may experience gender dysphoria yet will identify as cisgender. This may be because of external or internal pressure, having an [[intersex]]
== See also ==
* [[Gender Dissonant|Gender dissonance]]
* [[Gender Disconnect|Gender disconnect]]
* [[Gender Dysmorphia|Gender dysmorphia]]
* [[Gender Disordia|Gender disordia]]
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