Understanding Intersex Conditions: Appearance and Biology

Hermaphroditism, also known as intersex, is a condition in which a person is born with both male and female sex organs. The external appearance of a person with hermaphroditism can vary widely, and it is not always possible to determine a person's sex by looking at them. Some people with hermaphroditism have ambiguous genitals, while others may have genitals that appear to be either male or female. In some cases, a person with hermaphroditism may have internal reproductive organs that do not match their external genitalia.