Taking A Look At Sexual Identity And Gender Dysphoria March 6th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed transgender teen The feeling that one’s physical sex does not match their gender identity results in gender dysphoria. It often appears in early childhood, as early as two years of age. Such feelings are considered to be symptoms of a gender identity disorder. Boys may want to play with dolls or wear girls clothing. Girls may want to dress in boyish clothing and are considered tomboyish. T