Gender incongruence is a condition in which an individual's gender identity differs from the gender they were assigned at birth based on their biological sex. This term is used in the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases (ICD) as a diagnosis for people who experience significant distress or impairment as a result of this mismatch.
People with gender incongruence may experience a range of symptoms, including discomfort with their body, social role, or other aspects of their gender expression. These symptoms can lead to significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning.
