What is intersex?
Intersex is a group of conditions where there is a discrepancy between the external genitals and the internal genitals (the testes and ovaries). This is usually understood to be congenital, involving chromosomal, morphologic, genital and/or gonadal anomalies.
How do members experience intersex?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with intersex*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Darkening of facial hair
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Dysphoria
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Increased body hair
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for intersex*
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Who has intersex on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 10 |
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