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'''Ambiguous
▲'''Ambiguous genitalia '''is a form of [[intersex]] affecting 0.05% of the population,<ref>https://www.intersexequality.com/intersex/</ref> causing them to have genitals that may have characteristics of male and female [[Sex|sexes]] or may be incompletely developed. The external sex organs may not match the internal sex organs or their chromosomes. Ambiguous genitalia may appear as a large clitoris or as a small penis and/or a fused labia or empty scrotum. People with ambiguous genitalia can have any internal sex organs or combination of sex organs, they can have any chromosomes, and their bodies may produce either hormones during puberty.
Ambiguous genitalia may appear as a [[Clitoromegaly|large clitoris]], a [[Agenital|small penis]], fused labia, an empty scrotum, or a penis with a vaginal opening underneath.<ref>https://s3.youthkiawaaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20124349/intersex.png-large.png</ref> Individuals with ambiguous genitalia can have any internal sex organs or combination of sex organs, they can have any chromosomes, and their bodies may produce either hormones during puberty.
Male and female sex organs develop from the same tissue. Whether this tissue becomes male organs or female organs depends on the chromosomes and the presence or absence of male hormones in the womb. Atypical hormone levels or chromosomal abnormalities can cause ambiguous genitalia. Infants with ambiguous genitalia are often given nonconsensual surgery to "correct" their genitalia and make them appear more male or female.▼
Infants with ambiguous genitalia are often given nonconsensual surgery to "correct" their genitalia and make them appear more wolffian or müllerian.
Those with ambiguous genitals may also have an ambiguous reproductive system ([[ovotesticular]]), though this is often not the case for many intersex variations.
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== "Hermaphrodite" ==
Those with this variation of genitalia may be called 'hermaphrodites,' a common intersex, [[transsex]], and [[altersex]] slur. Some individuals choose to [[hermaphrodite|reclaim]] this slur.
== History ==
Many cases of ambiguous genitalia have been around since Ancient Rome, and is seen prevalent in a mythological
== Resources ==
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[[Category:Terminology]]▼
[[Category:Intersex Traits]]
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