Gender Identity Disorder
Alternate Names : Transexualism
What can be done to prevent the condition?
There is no known prevention for gender identity disorder.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
A person with gender identity disorder is usually isolated. Isolation and ostracism adds to the low self-esteem, and the person is more prone to suicide attempts. The disorder also increases the person's risk for alcohol abuse, drug abuse, depression, and anxiety disorders.
What are the risks to others?
There are no risks to others from gender identity disorder.
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