Some Common Potential Signs of An Intersex Variation
Like most binaries, female and male are somewhat useful categories that ultimately just generalizations, and intersex variation can show up in people with different assignments. Some symptoms in a AMAB (assigned male at birth) section may apply to someone AFAB (assigned female at birth), but these categories are based on what is most common.
AFAB
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Webbed Neck
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Lack of a period
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Being taller than average
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Ovotestis
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Clitoromegaly: large or permanently swollen clitoris
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Broad Chest with widely spaced nipples
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Short fingers and toes
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Large breasts
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Extra facial and body hair
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Oily skin
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Partial fusion of the labia
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genital growth
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Muscle mass increase at puberty
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Split clitoris
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Heart issues
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Pain during sex
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Deepening of voice
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Abdominal pain
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Ovarian cysts
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Kidney issues
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Arms that turn out at the elbows
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Insulin resistance
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Hypergonadism
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Irregular period
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Speech issues
AMAB
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Gynecomastia: breast growth
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Undescended or partially descended testes
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Delayed tooth growth
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Poor motor control
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Crossed eyes
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Issues with reading, writing and math
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Erectile dysfunction
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Hypospadias: urethra not on the tip of the penis
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Congenital anorchia: absence of the testes at birth
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Small penis
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Low muscle mass
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Congenital chordee: a bend in the penis
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Bent pinky
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wide eyes
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Lack of muscle mass or inability to create muscle mass
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Small testes
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Low sperm count
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Balance issues
Everybody
(without an intersex variant)
Bone density. Early: onset osteoporosis. Height discrepancies. Fast and early growth spurts. No growth spurt. Delayed or absent puberty. Early puberty. Scarring on the abdomen or genitalia. issues with incontinence. Low Libido. Acne. Fatigue. Balance issues. Infertility. Ovo testis. hair loss. Low set ears. Numbness or sensation issues in genitals. patchwork skin coloration/discoloration. Autoimmune disorders. Different colored eyes. Less body hair than average. Aromatase. Deficiency. Hearing issues. Ambiguous genitalia. Weight gain. High blood sugar. Fatty livers. Glucose intolerance. Dyspraxia. Hot flashes. Development delays hypertension. issues with fine motor skills.
What is Intersex?
Individuals with intersex variation are born with congenital conditions resulting from DNA abnormalities, which do not fit typical definitions of female or male. These individuals may exhibit differences in their reproductive organs, genitalia, chromosomes, and hormone levels. While there is no specific medical test for intersex, various medical tests or assess can identify intersex variation.
In some cases, individuals with XY chromosomes may develop as females, with anatomical functions aligning with female biology, regardless of whether they possess female reproductive organs. Similarly, individuals with XX chromosomes may also exhibit this phenomenon.
What is Disorder of Sexual Development?
The term disorder of sex development (DSD) describes a variety of conditions where abnormalities may arise in childhood, at puberty, or as congenital / birth defects. Some individuals may require medical intervention to foster proper growth as they goes through puberty into adulthood. It’s essential to understand how DSD can manifest.
What is Differences in Sexual Development?
Intersex individuals often experience differences in sexual development (DISD), which can be seen as abnormal either at birth or during puberty. However, it’s important to understand that medical intervention may not always be necessary for healthy growth into adulthood.
What is Sex?
The biological anatomy of a woman or man genetic that may define by the chromosome.
What is Gender?
The identity of how the person may choose to comfortably express themselves.
What is Asexual?
A person who may not feel any sexual attraction to any desire sex activities.
What is the Spectrum of Sex and Binary?
The human development journey highlights the complex interplay of sex dynamics. A fetus with XY chromosomes develops female characteristics initially, but the presence of the Y chromosome triggers physiological changes that lead to the emergence of male secondary sex characteristics. However, some individuals with XY chromosomes may exhibit physical traits that align more closely with feminine characteristics until late adolescence-
or later. Ultimately, our biology, whether characterized by XY or XX chromosomes, influences our health throughout life, and it's essential to understand how secondary sexual characteristics evolve over time, impacting both physical and emotional well-being.
What is Cisgender?
A Person (often shortened to cis; sometimes cissexual) describes a person whose gender identity corresponds to their natural sex anatomy.
Cisgender can also mean where an individual may not like the characteristics changes during late appearance changed prior to the Spectrum of Sex and Binary, therefore an individual may desire to maintain their feminine or masculine characteristics but typically this would occur with naturally feminine appearance in boys; this is not considered endosexual or intersexual.
What is Endosex?
A person (old medical term for transgender) is someone whose gender identity differs from their natural sex anatomy. Often, endosex people desire medical assistance to medically transition from one sex to another.
What is Homosexual?
A person who may feel sexual attractive to the same sex woman or man (gay or lesbian) .
What is Bisexual?
A person who may feel sexual attractive to both sex of a woman and man.
What is Pansexual?
A person who may feel sexual attractive to both sex anatomy, and gender identity.
What is Heterosexual?
A person (also known as straight) to feel attractive to the opposite sex.