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To present a case of persistent gender dysphoria in a patient with multiple psychiatric and neurodevelopmental comorbidities, focusing on the challenges faced.

June 6, 2026The Journal of Sexual Medicine

(216) Gender Dysphoria in the Context of Severe Psychiatric Disorder

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ASA SilvaAdministração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo

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Case report highlights diagnostic, therapeutic, and ethical challenges of gender dysphoria in psychiatric patients, suggesting targeted interventions.

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To present a case of persistent gender dysphoria in a patient with multiple psychiatric and neurodevelopmental comorbidities, focusing on the challenges faced.
Longitudinal clinical observation of a young adult assigned male at birth in an outpatient psychiatric setting.
Data obtained from serial clinical interviews and family member information, anonymized per ethical standards.
Patient displayed early behavioral issues and significant family history of autism spectrum disorder.
Exhibited clinical features consistent with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, and identity diffusion.
Despite chronic instability and healthcare mistrust, patient expressed persistent discomfort with assigned sex and desire for gender role transition.

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A Silva (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23bb4471a5da9775e76e18 https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdag118.197

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Case report highlights diagnostic, therapeutic, and ethical challenges of gender dysphoria in psychiatric patients, suggesting targeted interventions.

(216) Gender Dysphoria in the Context of Severe Psychiatric Disorder

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(216) Gender Dysphoria in the Context of Severe Psychiatric Disorder

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