Tyler has recently undergone successful and satisfactory sex reassignment surgery to complete his transformation from the female body he was born with (as Tamara). How should he be diagnosed, according to DSM-5?

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According to DSM-5, a diagnosis of gender dysphoria or gender identity disorder is only appropriate if the individual is experiencing distress or impairment in functioning. Since Tyler has successfully undergone sex reassignment surgery and is not experiencing distress or impairment, he would not meet the criteria for these diagnoses, and therefore would not receive a diagnosis according to DSM-5.

Tyler Has Recently Undergone Successful and Satisfactory Sex Reassignment Surgery