Gender Dysphoria Screener & Education Tool
A private, respectful self-assessment tool based on DSM-5 criteria to help you explore your gender identity and potential gender dysphoria symptoms.
How It Works
Duration Check: You will be asked how long you have experienced a difference between your gender identity and assigned sex (clinical relevance usually starts at 6 months).
Symptom Selection: You will review a list of 6 standard statements regarding gender incongruence (e.g., a strong desire to be of another gender) and select those that apply to you.
Distress Assessment: You will indicate if these feelings impact your daily life or cause significant distress.
Analysis: The tool checks your inputs against general diagnostic frameworks.
Result: You receive a breakdown of how your answers align with clinical definitions and resources for finding professional support.
Inputs
Users select the duration of feelings (6 months), check off applicable feelings from a list of 6 standard DSM-5 indicators, and self-rate their distress level.
Output
Provides a summary of how many indicators were matched, whether the duration and distress levels align with diagnostic criteria, and a non-diagnostic recommendation for next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is "Gender Identity Disorder" the same as "Gender Dysphoria"?
Technically, no. "Gender Identity Disorder" is an older term that was considered stigmatizing. It was replaced by "Gender Dysphoria" in 2013 to emphasize that being transgender is not a mental illness; the diagnosis focuses specifically on the distress caused by the gender mismatch.
Can this tool diagnose me?
No. No online tool can provide a medical diagnosis. This tool serves as a screener to help you organize your thoughts and feelings before speaking with a licensed therapist or doctor.
What are the main criteria for Gender Dysphoria?
According to the DSM-5, it generally involves a marked incongruence between oneu2019s experienced gender and assigned sex lasting at least 6 months, accompanied by at least two distinct indicators (like a strong desire to be of the other gender) and clinically significant distress.
I have these feelings but no distress. Do I have Dysphoria?
The clinical diagnosis relies heavily on the presence of "clinically significant distress or impairment." Some people experience "Gender Incongruence" (a mismatch) without the intense distress that characterizes Dysphoria.
Is my data saved?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are not sent to any server or database, ensuring your privacy while you explore these sensitive questions.
Tool Description
This educational screener helps individuals assess their feelings regarding gender identity. Based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria, it asks about the incongruence between your experienced gender and your assigned sex, the duration of these feelings, and the level of distress they cause. While this tool cannot provide a medical diagnosis, it offers a structured way to reflect on your experiences. It provides a personalized summary of your responses to help you facilitate a conversation with a qualified mental health professional or gender therapist.
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