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Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Definition:

There are many different types of sexual disorders, including gender identity disorder, that affect people of all genders in the 21st century. This is also included in psychiatry

Overview

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders:

In Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders, The symptoms will vary depending on the exact type of disorder present, but they usually revolve around problems with sexual organs or sexual performance in the case of sexual dysfunctions and uncommon or abnormal sexual behavior in the case of paraphilias.

Types

Outside of gender identity disorders, these are the main classifications of disorders that are considered sexual in nature.
They are split into two main groups.

Sexual Dysfunctions i.e. –

These revolve around problems at any point during any stage of sexual activity whether when alone or with a partner.

    • Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
    • Sexual Aversion Disorder
    • Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
    • Male Erectile Disorder
    • Female Orgasmic Disorder
    • Male Orgasmic Disorder
    • Premature Ejaculation
    • Dyspareunia
    • Vaginismus
    • Excessive Sexual Drive
    • Unspecified Sexual Dysfunction
Paraphilias i.e.-

Generally, These disorders involve intense and reoccurring sexual behaviors, fantasies, and urges involving activities, objects, or situations not considered sexually arousing to most other people. Additionally, Depending on the disorder, there may be serious social or even legal problems.

    • Exhibitionism
    • Fetishism
    • Frotteurism
    • Pedophilia
    • Sexual Masochism
    • Sexual Sadism
    • Transvestic Fetishism
    • Voyeurism
    • Unspecified Paraphilia

Sign & Symptoms

  • Strong desire to be the another sex
  • Vocal insistence of being part of the another sex
  • Cross-dressing
  • Continual discomfort about sexual identity
  • Inability to maintain an either erection or achieve orgasm

Causes

  • The exact causes of most or all sexual disorders are not known, but they are thought to be connected with various physical, psychological, and social factors.
  • For some it may be genetics while others might have mental problems that manifest as sexual dysfunctions. In detail, Whatever the cause of sexual disorders, there are several strong indicators that may appear if they are present in a person’s life.
  • Looking for these symptoms is important. Besides this, In left unchecked, sexual disorders can have other negative effects on a person’s life.

Treatment

“Talk therapy” is one way to address the mental health issues that this condition can cause.

Beyond talk therapy, many people choose to take at least some steps to bring their physical appearance in line with how they feel inside.

They might change the way they dress or go by a different name. Additionally, They may also take medicine or have surgery to change their appearance.

Treatments include i.e.:

Puberty blockers:

A young person in early puberty with gender dysphoria might ask to be prescribed hormones (either testosterone or estrogen) that would suppress physical changes.

Before making that decision, the young person should talk with a pediatrician also sometimes a psychiatrist about the pros and cons of taking these hormones, especially at a young age.

Hormones:

Teens or adults may take the hormones estrogen or testosterone to develop traits of the sex that they identify with.

Surgery:

Some people choose to have complete sex-reassignment surgery. This used to be called a sex-change operation. But not everyone does. People may choose to have only some procedures done in order to bring their looks more in line with their feelings.

With their therapists, people choose the treatment that is right for them based on what they want and what they already look like.

After transitioning, a person may no longer feel dysphoria. But the person may still need therapy. Friends, family, co-workers, potential employers, and religious groups can sometimes have a hard time understanding when someone’s gender appears to change.

This and other challenges of transitioning can call for professional help.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders?

In Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders, the symptoms will vary depending on the exact type of disorder present, but they usually revolve around problems with sexual organs or sexual performance in the case of sexual dysfunctions and uncommon or abnormal sexual behavior in the case of paraphilias.

What causes Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders?

  • Physical factors
  • Psychological factors
  • Social factors
  • Genetics

What are the symptoms of Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders?

  • Strong desire to be the another sex.
  • Vocal insistence of being part of the another sex.
  • Cross-dressing
  • Continual discomfort about sexual identity
  • Inability to maintain an erection or achieve orgasm

Give the types of Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders?

  • Sexual Dysfunctions
  • Paraphilias

Reference: homoeopathic.in