Gender dysphoria

[JaneW505]

struggle with the religious issue everyday. My mother took the DES Drug for miscarriages in 1960's. Caused gender dysphoria with synthetic estrogen. I have never had any one to talk to about this.

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[Stilltrying_]

I typed in "Gender dysphoria" on a Health Unlocked search and found there is a forum on here that deals with those issues though there are only 14 members, and of course it is also fine to post on here. I am sorry you are feeling so alone with these issues. From what you say it sounds like you are religious and this is causing you to feel guilt? I am not religious myself. You are who you are and you know best who you are. I'm sorry I don't have much energy at the moment but I didn't want your post to remain unanswered. Maybe writing stuff out in more detail on here may help you feel a little relief from all those feelings you have milling around inside.

I do think that gender dysphoria is better understood nowadays but I guess it all depends on what sort of community you live in . I know many people find they have to abandon family and move to a big city where they can always find likeminded souls. It shouldn't be a choice of gender or family but sometimes it is if the family and community are not understanding. Please feel free to say more. I guess it is causing you to be very depressed which is why you have written on here?

Sorry I've also just read that you were sexually abused as a child. Could this have led you not to like the gender that you are? It's only a thought and not necessarily true, but something to think about. I'm not sure how all this works for you? I am in no way suggesting that all cases of gender dysphoria are due to childhood abuse as I am sure they are not and you are also pretty sure over what caused yours, but I do know that experiencing childhood abuse can lead to confusion and if you haven't had help for this then is there some counselling you could go for? Sorry not much information so I am just plucking things out and answering as best I can.

Gemma XXXX

[MAS_Nurse]

Good evening Jane and welcome to this very caring and supportive community.

We were very sorry to read how you are feeling at the moment and how difficult it must be for you but you are not alone. We do not judge anyone on this site and if possible try to give helpful information and at least some where you are able to express how you feel without fear. 'Stilltrying' is correct there is a forum all be it small at present. (thank you for putting on your post stiltrying).

However I have found a very good informative website you maybe interested in looking at. I don't know if you are based in the UK but there are eight clinics based around Britain if you are. The GP is able to refer you directly to GIC's (gender identity clinic's) and groups (the gender identity development service) - GID's. I have included the websites below for you to look at.

Please let us know how you are getting on, take care.

Our very best wishes to you.

MAS Nurse.

nhs.uk/gender-identity-clin...

gendercare.co.uk

gids.nhs.uk/

[sweetiepye]

Hi Jane , If you go to NHS health choices there are several web sites that address this issue. Very recent research. I am a Christian, and while I don't try to change my religion to fit my likes, I do have some doubts about the rejection of some groups of people. In my mind Christ accepts anyone who believes and forgives them . People are not inclined to do the same I'm sorry to say. There is nobody to blame here and certainly not yourself. Try to be at peace and no matter what religion you are remember God cares for his children . I hope I haven't offended you in any way. Pam