Disorders of Sex Development (DSD)

Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) are conditions where a person’s sex characteristics—such as chromosomes, gonads, or genitalia—don’t fit typical definitions of male or female. This can happen due to variations in hormone levels or genetic differences during early development. DSDs can affect physical features like genital appearance, reproductive organs, or hormone production, and may be identified at birth, during puberty, or later in life. These conditions are diverse and require personalized medical care, aiming to support health, well-being, and, when appropriate, align physical characteristics with a person’s identity.