Changes, or lack thereof, are still under review by the work group. 

Changes, or lack thereof, are still under review by the work group. 

Recommendations for severity criteria for this disorder are forthcoming.  We encourage you to check our Web site regularly for updates.

Gender Identity Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

This category is included for coding disorders in gender identity that are not classifiable as a specific Gender Identity Disorder. Examples include

1. Intersex conditions (e.g., partial androgen insensitivity syndrome or congenital adrenal hyperplasia) and accompanying gender dysphoria

2. Transient, stress-related cross-dressing behavior

3. Persistent preoccupation with castration or penectomy without a desire to acquire the sex characteristics of the other sex