3.130 An Assessment of Eating Disorder Complications in Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Youths

Abstract

Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) individuals are at increased risk of diagnosis with mental disorders, including eating disorders. Patients’ psychological distress may be secondary to gender dysphoria; however, the evidence may be unclear. The goal of this review was to compile current evidence to assess a relationship between gender dysphoria and maladaptive eating behaviors.