Variations of Sex Development

Variations in sex development is a term to encompass a broad range of conditions in which a child's genital, gonadal, or chromosomal presentation is not easily categorized as "typically female" or "typically male". For example, congenital adrenal hyperplasia can lead to virilization of an XX infant, whereas androgen insensitivity syndrome may lead to undervirilization of an XY infant, yet both may have the same external genital appearance.
 

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These guidelines are intended solely for the use of healthcare professionals who are licensed to practice medicine. This material is not intended to replace professional medical judgment, prescribing information or consultation with a medical professional. Any health care provider using this material acknowledges full responsibility for the medical care and treatment of patients. All health care providers are solely responsible for confirming the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, appropriateness and helpfulness of this material and making all medical, diagnostic or prescription decisions.

For questions about the guidelines, CLASP [at] Connecticutchildrens.org (email the CLASP team).