A 26-year-old female is referred to a psychiatrist as part of the workup for a sex change operation. She has a strong, persistent desire to be male and has dressed as a male since age 16. Her sexual experiences have been exclusively with female. The results of her mental status examination are normal. 1. Provide a diagnosis and an explanation for such diagnosis. 2. Provide 2 possible causes for this particular case 3. Provide 2 recommendations for this case and justify. (Make sure your recommendations are SMART, practical and personal)

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A 26-year-old female is referred to a psychiatrist as part of the workup for a sex change operation. She has a strong, persistent desire to be male and has dressed as a male since age 16. Her sexual experiences have been exclusively with female. The results of her mental status examination are normal.

1. Provide a diagnosis and an explanation for such diagnosis.

2. Provide 2 possible causes for this particular case

3. Provide 2 recommendations for this case and justify. (Make sure your recommendations are SMART, practical and personal)

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