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Year : 2016 | Volume
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Gender dysphoria in an Omani female
Ahlam Ali1, Hamed Al Sinawi2, Mohammed Al Alawi2
1 Clinical Psychologist, Child Development Clinic, SQUH, Muscat, Oman 2 Behavioral Medicine, SQUH, Muscat, Oman
Correspondence Address:
Hamed Al Sinawi Department of Behavioral Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, P.O. Box 35, Al Khoudh - 123, Muscat Oman
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DOI: 10.4103/2231-0738.179970
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A case of a girl who presented with symptoms of gender dysphoria is described here. She received cognitive behavioral therapy that helped her explore her thoughts and address any distorted cognition. She was able to live as a female and changed her mind about undergoing sex change surgery. This article explores the concept of gender dysphoria and the role of psychological interventions in its management. |
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