[1][2][3] individuals with these conditions are classified as intersex. Typically, people born with female body parts have two x chromosomes, and those born with male body parts have one x and one y Intersex people can have xx or xy chromosomes, or other mixes of x and y chromosomes in various cells. People who are male have xy chromosomes People who are females have xx chromosomes People who are intersex may have a mix of chromosomes, such as xxy
Or they may have some cells that are xy and some cells that are xx. Below, we’ll explore the different types of intersex variations and answer some of the most commonly asked questions about differences in sexual development (dsd). If you are pretty new to understanding yours or a loved ones intersex variation, it may help with better understanding the intersex variation, and some potentially foreign terminology. These statistics highlight the variability and the complexity of the sex spectrum From these figures, it is clear that intersex people can have xx or xy sex chromosomes This diversity in chromosome types underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of sex and gender.
These traits could be in their genitalia, hormones, internal anatomy, or chromosomes.
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