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    '''Clitoromegaly''' or '''Macroclitoris''' is variation under the [[macrogenital]] umbrella in which one has a clitoris larger than expected, possibly resembling a small penis.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://isna.org/faq/conditions/clitoromegaly/}}</ref><ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://anunnakiray.com/2016/03/18/eight-names-for-the-same-thing-penis-phallus-clitoris-phaloclitoris-micropenis-microphalus-clitoramegaly-and-pseudo-penis/}}</ref> This is a description, rather than a diagnosis, as it can be congenital or acquired. This is typically a result of exposure to testosterone in [[AFAB]]/[[CTF]] individuals, either in the womb or later in life.
    [[File:Clitoromegaly.jpg|thumb|Flag by Ariathatsme]]
    '''Clitoromegaly''' or '''Macroclitoris''' is variation under the [[macrogenital]] umbrella in which one has a clitoris larger than expected, possibly resembling a small penis.<ref>https://isna.org/faq/conditions/clitoromegaly/</ref><ref>https://anunnakiray.com/2016/03/18/eight-names-for-the-same-thing-penis-phallus-clitoris-phaloclitoris-micropenis-microphalus-clitoramegaly-and-pseudo-penis/</ref> This is a description, rather than a diagnosis. It can be congenital or acquired. This is typically a result of exposure to testosterone in [[AFAB]]/[[CTF]] individuals, either in the womb or later in life. If it is congenital or is caused by a natural hormonal imbalance it can be considered a variation of [[intersex]] and a form of [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitalia]]. Sometimes, individuals with clitoromegaly may be incorrectly assigned male due to the clitoris resembling a penis.


    If it is congenital or is caused by a natural hormonal imbalance it can be considered a variation of [[intersex]] and a form of [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitalia]]. Sometimes, individuals with clitoromegaly may be incorrectly [[AMAB|assigned male at birth]] due to the clitoris resembling a penis.
    Acquired clitoromegaly is often seen in [[transmasculine]] people on [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|hormone replacement therapy]], and female athletes who use androgens to enhance muscular growth. Animals can also have these variations, however within animals it is called a pseudo-penis.


    Acquired clitoromegaly is often seen in [[transmasculine]] individuals on [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|hormone replacement therapy]], and [[müllerian]] athletes who use androgens to enhance muscular growth. Animals can also have these variations, however within animals it is called a ''pseudopenis''.
    == Flag ==
    The flag was created on April 29, 2021 by FANDOM user [[User:Ariathatsme|Ariathatsme]]. The meaning goes as follows: pink, white, and blue to represent AMAB, AFAB, and trans individuals; yellow for the intersex spectrum; grey-blue, grey-pink, and white to represent unity, transmasculine individuals, and CTF individuals.

    == History ==
    It is unknown when this was first discovered, however it has had many notable cases within the 2000s.

    == Clitoromegaly-partnering traits/syndromes ==

    * [[45,X/46,XY Mosaicism]]

    * [[Aromatase Deficiency]]
    * [[Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia]]
    *[[SCARF Syndrome]]


    == Resources ==
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    Latest revision as of 22:42, 7 June 2022

    Clitoromegaly or Macroclitoris is variation under the macrogenital umbrella in which one has a clitoris larger than expected, possibly resembling a small penis.[1][2] This is a description, rather than a diagnosis, as it can be congenital or acquired. This is typically a result of exposure to testosterone in AFAB/CTF individuals, either in the womb or later in life.

    If it is congenital or is caused by a natural hormonal imbalance it can be considered a variation of intersex and a form of ambiguous genitalia. Sometimes, individuals with clitoromegaly may be incorrectly assigned male at birth due to the clitoris resembling a penis.

    Acquired clitoromegaly is often seen in transmasculine individuals on hormone replacement therapy, and müllerian athletes who use androgens to enhance muscular growth. Animals can also have these variations, however within animals it is called a pseudopenis.

    Resources


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