Frequently Asked Questions
Is this check-in a diagnosis, or does it tell me I have gender dysphoria?
No. This is a free, self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis. It cannot tell you whether you have gender dysphoria in a medical sense — only a qualified healthcare provider can make that kind of assessment through a proper evaluation. What it can do is give you a plain-language snapshot across four domains — identity, body, social role, and daily-life impact — which can be a useful starting point if you're exploring feelings about your gender identity.
Does this mean I am transgender?
No single result on a self-reflection screener can answer that. This check-in describes a pattern of feelings at a point in time, not a conclusion about your identity. Only you, over time, and possibly with support from a therapist or community, can arrive at that understanding — and there's no requirement to have it figured out on any particular timeline.
Is it normal to have an occasional thought about being a different gender?
Yes. A passing curiosity or hypothetical thought is common and different from persistent incongruence, which involves a repeated, settled sense that your assigned gender doesn't match who you are. This screener is looking for consistency and impact, not a single stray thought.
I strongly relate to my results — what should I actually do next?
Start by treating your results as information, not a verdict. A conversation with a gender-affirming therapist, ideally one following WPATH Standards of Care, is a reasonable next step, at whatever pace feels right for you. WPATH's Find a Provider directory (wpath.org) lists clinicians who follow these standards. Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860) offers peer support from other trans people if you'd rather talk to someone who's been there first.
What does gender-affirming care actually involve?
It varies widely and is never one-size-fits-all: it can include therapy and exploration with no medical steps at all, social changes like name and pronouns, or, for some people, hormone therapy or surgery, pursued only after informed discussion with a qualified provider. WPATH's Standards of Care describe this as an individualized process, not a fixed sequence everyone follows.
I am in crisis or having thoughts of harming myself. What should I do?
This screener does not assess crisis risk. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, contact a crisis line immediately: in the UK, Samaritans at 116 123 (free, 24/7); in the US, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 is staffed by trans people specifically; elsewhere, please go to your nearest emergency department or local emergency number. Please take any thought of self-harm seriously and reach out.