How does gender dysphoria differ from identifying as LGBTQ+?
Abstract
Gender dysphoria is defined by distress related to gender identity incongruence with assigned sex, while identifying as LGBTQ+ spans a spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities.
Fields of Study & Subjects
LGBTQ Health
Identity
and Policy
Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
Gender and Feminist Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 18 January 2026