When someone suffers from a strong desire to be of the opposite sex and a strong dissatisfaction for his/her current gender, he/she has

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The strong desire to be of the opposite sex and dissatisfaction with one's current gender is a symptom of gender identity disorder (GID). This is a psychological condition that is recognized by the medical community and is also known as gender dysphoria. It is characterized by a persistent feeling of being uncomfortable in one's own body, and a strong desire to transition to the opposite gender through hormone therapy and/or surgeries. Transsexual angst, transgendered dissociation, and sexual orientation confusion are not recognized medical conditions.

When Someone Suffers from a Strong Desire to Be of the Opposite