What causes someone to feel like they were born in the wrong body?

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My friend who recently came out as transgender described feeling from a very young age that their body did not match who they were. I want to understand this better. What actually causes gender dysphoria and why do some people experience this disconnect?

savannah_cox · Accepted Answer

Current research suggests gender identity has biological components including prenatal hormone exposure and brain structure differences. Gender dysphoria appears across cultures and throughout history which points toward it being an intrinsic human variation rather than a cultural phenomenon.

xavier_cook · Answer

The experience your friend describes, knowing their internal gender does not match their assigned sex, is the core of gender dysphoria. Research and clinical consensus increasingly support affirming care as the most effective approach to alleviating this distress.

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