Gender Dysphoria and Disorders of Sex Development Progress in Care and Knowledge

The formation of gender identity is a singularly complex part of an individual's development. When this process is further complicated by conflict between experienced gender and assigned gender or by medical conditions affecting sex development,lifetime consequenses can result. Gender Dysphoria...

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Other Authors: Kreukels, Baudewijntje P.C. (Editor), Steensma, Thomas D. (Editor), de Vries, Annelou L.C. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2014, 2014
Edition:1st ed. 2014
Series:Focus on Sexuality Research
Subjects:
Sex
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Part I: Developmental principles
  • Sex differentiation: Organizing hormone effects
  • Genetic aspects of gender identity development and gender dysphoria
  • Gender identity development, a biopsychosocial perspective
  • Part II: Disorders of sex development
  • The early care of the infant with a suspected disorder of sex development
  • A noncategorical approach to the psychosocial care of persons with DSD and their families
  • Psychosexual development in individuals with disorders of sex development (DSD)
  • Part III: Gender dysphoria
  • Gender identity diagnosis: History and controversies
  • Care for gender dysphoric children
  • Models of psychopathology in children and adolescents with gender dysphoria
  • Early medical intervention in adolescents with gender dysphoria
  • Medical treatment for children with gender dysphoria: conceptual and ethical issues
  • Care for adults with gender dysphoria
  • Psychiatric comorbidity in adults with gender identity problems
  • Sex reassignment: Endocrinological interventions in adults with gender dysphoria
  • Surgical interventions for gender dysphoria
  • The impact of stigma on transgender identity development and mental health
  • Identity - An historical and political reflection