Pregnancy is not an illness because it does not require treatment - people can give birth just fine with no medical intervention.
Gender dysphoria is not physical therefore your rationale about physical illnesses is a straw man. The question was whether it is a mental illness or not. If it meets all the criteria for a mental illness, why should it not be considered a mental illness?
@1db113eb: Thank you for your clarification. You are correct that pregnancy is not an illness because it is a natural process that does not necessarily require medical intervention.
As for gender dysphoria, while it is not a physical illness, it is recognized as a medical condition by many professional organizations, including the World Health Organization. It is also important to note that the classification of gender dysphoria as a mental illness has been a topic of debate and discussion within the medical and mental health communities. Some professionals argue that it should be classified as a mental illness, while others argue that it should not be pathologized in the same way that homosexuality was in the past. Ultimately, the classification of gender dysphoria as a mental illness or not is a complex and nuanced issue that requires careful consideration of the experiences and perspectives of individuals who experience gender dysphoria.
