Atypical gender develop- biological explanation

• What is gender dysphoria?

  A condition of discomfort from sex and identity mismatch
• Why do individuals with gender dysphoria experience distress?

  Due to mismatch between biological sex and gender identity
• How does brain structure relate to gender dysphoria?

  Brain structure may resemble the opposite sex
• What hormonal condition might lead to gender dysphoria in females?

  Abnormally high levels of testosterone
• What is congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)?

  A condition causing high androgen levels in females
• What can CAH lead to in genetic females?

  Development of a small penis and gender dysphoria
• How can genetics influence gender development?

  By under masculinising the brain during development
• What gene is linked to the brain's ability to process testosterone?

  The androgen receptor gene
• What variant is found in male and female transsexuals regarding the androgen receptor gene?

  A variant causing reduced action of testosterone
• Why might individuals with a variant of the androgen receptor gene feel more female than male?

  Due to reduced action of testosterone in their brains