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[Intersex: which gender should be chosen?].

J N Steensberg1, M O Bjerager, B Møhl

  • 1H:S Rigshospitalet, Juliane Marie Centret, afdeling for vaekst og reproduktion og neurocentret, psykiatrisk klinik.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 13, 2001
PubMed
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Assigning gender to infants with ambiguous genitalia requires careful consideration of multiple factors. Recent research suggests aligning gender with chromosomal sex when possible, moving away from the traditional female assignment.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Genetics
  • Developmental Biology

Context:

  • Ambiguous genitalia in newborns presents a critical medical situation.
  • Management decisions are complex, involving multiple biological and developmental factors.

Purpose:

  • To review current knowledge on gender assignment for infants with intersex conditions.
  • To discuss the factors influencing gender choice and long-term outcomes.

Summary:

  • Gender assignment necessitates evaluating chromosomal sex, gonadal sex, fetal hormonal environment, internal anatomy, and future fertility/sexual function.
  • Traditional female assignment is challenged by research advocating for gender alignment with chromosomal sex where feasible.
  • Effective counseling requires multidisciplinary expertise but is limited by incomplete understanding of long-term consequences.

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Impact:

  • Informs clinical practice regarding gender assignment in intersex infants.
  • Highlights the need for further research into long-term outcomes of intersex conditions.
  • Promotes a more individualized and potentially chromosome-aligned approach to gender assignment.