The DSM-IV labeled individuals who had a strong and persistent cross-gender identification as having "gender identity disorder." The DSM-5 instead describes people who are distressed at their biological genders as having "_____."

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The DSM-5 replaced the diagnosis of "gender identity disorder" with "gender dysphoria" to remove the stigma associated with identifying as a different gender than the one assigned at birth. Gender dysphoria refers to the distress experienced by individuals who feel that their gender identity does not align with their biological sex.

The DSM-IV Labeled Individuals Who Had a Strong and Persistent