For trans people who want to receive gender-affirming medical care such as hormone treatments or surgery, one requirement is often a diagnosis of "gender dysphoria," which the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines as deep psychological distress around one's gender. But not all trans people experience gender dysphoria. Many are just searching for the feeling of gender euphoria. This week, Dallas Ducar discusses issues around gender dysphoria and the need for trans-inclusive providers to take a holistic, person-based approach to care.
Episode 49: Should gender dysphoria be a required stop en route to gender euphoria? | First Opinion Podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
