By interSupports | Visibility is Our Strength What’s the Difference Between Gender-Affirming and Sex-Affirming Care? While these two types of care are often confused or used interchangeably, they serve different communities and needs. Gender-Affirming Care  supports individuals (often transgender people) whose gender identity doesn’t align with the sex they were assigned at birth. It includes surgeries, hormone therapy, and psychological support to help them live in alignment

Key takeaways Sex development unfolds in stages. Genitals differentiate early in the first 2 months  of pregnancy, while much of brain...

How XX or XY people can develop or function along the “opposite” sex-typical pathway Scope & key idea Most public explanations tie...

XXYY syndrome is a sex chromosome anomaly where males have two extra chromosomes: one X and one Y. Typically, human cells contain two...

XXXY syndrome is a genetic condition marked by an abnormal number of sex chromosomes, where individuals have two additional X...

XXXXY syndrome , also referred to as 49,XXXXY syndrome or Fraccaro syndrome , is a very rare aneuploidic sex chromosomal disorder. It...

XX male syndrome , also referred to as de la Chapelle syndrome or 46,XX testicular disorder of sex development (46,XX DSD), is a rare...

WNT4 deficiency is a rare genetic condition affecting females, leading to the underdevelopment or absence of the uterus and vagina. It...

Uterus didelphys (from Ancient Greek di- 'two' and delphus 'womb'; sometimes also uterus didelphis ) is a uterine malformation where...

Turner syndrome (TS) is a congenital condition (present from birth) that exclusively affects females. It occurs when one of the two X...

SERKAL syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that presents significant challenges to those affected and their families. Understanding this...

Seaver–Cassidy syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the skin, bones, and connective tissues. This condition often goes...

SCARF Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can be confusing for both medical experts and families affected by it. It presents a unique set...

Ring chromosome 18 is a rare genetic condition where the 18th chromosome forms a ring shape. This anomaly can lead to significant...

Progestin-induced virilization is a significant medical condition that can deeply affect those who experience it. Often surrounded by...

Precocious puberty is an important issue in pediatric health that raises many questions for parents and healthcare professionals. Defined...

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder that affects not just physical health but also emotional and cognitive...

Polyorchidism, a rare medical condition defined by the presence of more than two testicles, often raises many questions. Most people have...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. This hormonal disorder is not only about...

Poland Syndrome is a rare condition that affects approximately 1 in 20,000 live births. It is marked by the absence or underdevelopment...