Hearing so much talk of transgender, I realized there are things I don’t know about it. So I asked, Google Are people born with both gender genitalia? AI replied:
Yes, some people are born with sex characteristics that don't fit the typical definitions of male or female. This condition is called intersex, and it can involve variations in genitalia, hormones, internal anatomy, and chromosomes.
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| intersex baby* |
Atypical genitalia
A rare condition where a baby's genitals are not clearly male or female. This can include genitals that are not fully developed, or that have features of more than one sex.
Intersex
An
umbrella term for people born with sex characteristics that don't fit the
typical definitions of male or female. Intersex people can have any gender
identity or sexual orientation.
Causes and effects
Intersex conditions can be caused by atypical
male or female development in the womb.
Intersex people can face discrimination, human
rights abuses, and uncertainty about care choices.
Some variations in testicles or ovaries can
increase the risk of cancer.
Intersex people who have their testicles or
ovaries removed can develop other problems, such as fragile bones.
Raising intersex children
It's more acceptable than ever before to raise
intersex children in a "gender-neutral" way.
However, many doctors still recommend surgery to make a baby's genitals match the sex they're assigned
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*Photo source https://aeon.co/essays/people-born-intersex-have-a-right-to-genital-integrity
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