<unk>  or<unk>  dysphoria is a condition characterized by the disparity between the<unk>  one is born with and the<unk>  one desires to live as.<unk>  dysphoria literally means 'being uncomfortable with one's assigned<unk> '. These individuals experience severe distress and impairment in overall functioning.<unk>  dysphoria can be broadly categorized into transsexualism, dual-role transvestism, and<unk>  of childhood. Since many cultures strongly disagree with cross-gender behavior, it often results in significant problems for affected individuals as well as their families. In many instances, discomfort is also due to the feeling that one's body is "wrong" or is meant to be different from the present state. This condition may arise at any age and intensify over time. Management is complex but early treatment is associated with lesser distress and better outcomes.
Gender identity disorder
Somatization disorder
Somatic symptom disorder
Dissociative identity disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder
Female sexual arousal disorder
Somatoform disorder
Substance-related disorder