Intersex: Understanding Variations in Sex Development

Intersex is an umbrella term for congenital conditions where reproductive/sexual anatomy doesn't fit typical male/female definitions. Examples: chromosomal (XXY), gonadal (ovotestes), hormonal (androgen insensitivity), or anatomical variations.

Estimated prevalence: ~1 in 2,000 births. Intersex is a natural human variation, not a disorder requiring "correction" unless associated health issues exist.