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'''Ambiguous Genitalia '''is a form of [[intersex]] affecting 0.05% of the population,<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://www.intersexequality.com/intersex/}}</ref> causing them to have genitals that may have characteristics of [[wolffian]] and [[müllerian]] [[Sex|sexes]] or may be incompletely developed and appear [[androgynous]] due to it. The external sex organs may not match the internal sex organs or their chromosomes. |
'''Ambiguous Genitalia '''is a form of [[intersex]] affecting 0.05% of the population,<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://www.intersexequality.com/intersex/}}</ref> causing them to have genitals that may have characteristics of [[wolffian]] and [[müllerian]] [[Sex|sexes]] or may be incompletely developed and appear [[androgynous]] due to it. The external sex organs may not match the internal sex organs or their chromosomes. |
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Ambiguous genitalia may appear as a [[Clitoromegaly|large clitoris]] |
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. |
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Infants with ambiguous genitalia are often given nonconsensual surgery to "correct" their genitalia and make them appear more wolffian or müllerian. |
Infants with ambiguous genitalia are often given nonconsensual surgery to "correct" their genitalia and make them appear more wolffian or müllerian. |
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