Gender Dysphoria Scale (UGDS-GS)
18-item multi-dimensional gender dysphoria assessment
What does gender dysphoria feel like for you? This 18-item assessment uses gender-neutral language, measuring both dysphoria (14 items) and affirmation (4 items). About 5 minutes.
What Is the Utrecht Gender Dysphoria Scale – Gender Spectrum (UGDS-GS)?
The Utrecht Gender Dysphoria Scale – Gender Spectrum (UGDS-GS), revised by McGuire et al. (2020), is an 18-item measure of gender dysphoria designed with gender-neutral language suitable for individuals of all gender identities.
Two Dimensions
1. Gender Dysphoria (14 items): Distress related to the incongruence between assigned sex at birth and gender identity 2. Gender Affirmation (4 items): Positive feelings related to gender expression and recognition of one's gender identity
Scoring
Dimension scores provide insight into both the distress and positive aspects of gender identity experience.
Reference
McGuire, J. K., Beek, T. F., Catalpa, J. M., & Steensma, T. D. (2020). The Utrecht Gender Dysphoria Scale – Gender Spectrum: A revision. *International Journal of Transgender Health*, 21(3), 296–308.
Result Interpretation
After completing the 18 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Dimension breakdown — separate scores for each sub-scale
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.