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Information for intersex individuals

Patient Education

Published March 28, 2017

• Reviewed by a UI Health Care Provider

on March 1, 2017

The University of Iowa LGBTQ clinic welcomes intersex individuals.

The UI LGBTQ clinic is committed to providing culturally competent care to all persons identifying as intersex. If necessary, we will work closely with our colleagues in the UI Department of Pediatric Endocrinology , UI Department of OB-GYN, and/or UI Department of Urology to meet your health care needs.

Definition

intersex
/intərˌseks/
noun

general term for biologic variations of chromosomes, organs and/or external genitalia that is not distinctly male or female. The outdated term for this is hermaphrodite. Intersex people may or may not identify as queer or transgender.
other commonly used terms for intersex are disorders of sexual development (DSD) or variations of sexual development (VSD).

Intersex-specific health services

Gynecological and urological services
Immunizations
Hormone therapy
Referrals to specialty providers and community resources

Resources for intersex persons

Intersex Society of North America

Consensus Statement on Management of Intersex Disorders, Pediatrics 2006

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