Case-control study assesses mental pain levels and psychological correlates in individuals with gender dysphoria, suggesting implications for treatment.
Key Points
This research aims to evaluate mental pain levels in individuals with gender dysphoria compared to a control group and identify psychological factors associated with it.
Conducted a case-control study with 180 individuals (94 with GD, 86 controls)
Participants completed various questionnaires assessing mental pain and psychological conditions
Assessed differences in mental pain based on gender affirming hormone therapy status
Individuals with GD reported significantly higher mental pain compared to controls (Cohen’s d = 0.318, p < 0.001)
Positive correlations found between mental pain and factors like general mental distress (r = .559, p < .001) and depression (r = .828, p < .001)
Those undergoing gender affirming hormone therapy for over a year reported lower mental pain levels (Cohen’s d = 0.571, p < 0.001)