10.6 Perspectives and Treatments Related to Gender Dysphoria

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary terms and their definitions related to gender identity and transgender health topics.

bottom surgery

Surgery to alter the genitalia.

conversion therapies

The pseudoscientific practice of trying to change an individual's sexual orientation from homosexual or bisexual to heterosexual using psychological, physical, or spiritual interventions.

gender affirming surgery

Any form of surgical procedure performed on a transgender person in order to change their sex characteristics to better reflect their gender identity.

gender performativity

Concept arguing that both sex and gender are constructed.

harm reduction model

A set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at providing hormonal therapy based on assessment of individual patient's needs, history, and situation with an overriding goal of achieving the best outcome for patients.

identity

The way one understands, describes and expresses oneself and the reflection of those entities to others.

interactionist theory of gender identity

A theory that suggests that, up to a certain age, gender identity is relatively fluid and subject to constant negotiation.

non-op

Those who do not wish to include surgery in their transition.

post-op

Those who have already had surgery.

pre-op

Those who plan to have surgery but have not yet done so.

top surgery

Surgery to alter the chest and breast tissue.

transgender transition services

The various medical treatments and procedures that alter an individual's primary and/or secondary sexual characteristics.

transsexual

A person who has undergone gender affirming hormone therapy and gender affirming surgery.

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care

International clinical protocols outlining the recommended assessment and treatment for gender non-conforming individuals across the lifespan or transgender or transsexual people who wish to undergo social, hormonal, or surgical transition to the other sex.