Dynamic Gender Identities and Expressions

For some transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth, exploration of gender identity and expression may be non-linear. Some TGD youth elect to detransition, broadly defined as the cessation or reversal of an already-initiated social and/or medical gender affirmation process. Youths ’ experiences with detransition appear to be highly heterogeneous, and rates of detransition appear to be quite low. Nevertheless, it is essential that providers facilitate non-judgmental, open-ended discussions about the possibilities of gender identity and gender expression evolution, with a foc us on how clinicians will support young people and their families regardless of how their gender trajectory may evolve.

Source: Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America - June 14, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Brett Dolotina, Peter T. Daniolos Source Type: research