Xx Xy Intersex Confidential Content Additions #817

46,xx/46,xy is either a chimeric or mosaic genetic condition characterized by the presence of some cells that express a 46,xx karyotype and some cells that express a 46,xy karyotype in a single human being [1][2][3] individuals with these conditions are classified as intersex. The full spectrum of intersex variations encompasses over 30 different types Keep reading to learn more about some of them. Anatomical variations involve differences in external genitalia or internal reproductive organs For instance, individuals with 46, xy intersex variations may have male chromosomes but external genitalia that are incompletely formed, ambiguous, or appear female. Being intersex means having anatomy that doesn’t fit into a male/female sex binary Most intersex people are healthy and surgery isn’t necessary. Typically, people born with female body parts have two x chromosomes, and those born with male body parts have one x and one y Intersex people can have xx or xy chromosomes, or other mixes of x and y chromosomes in various cells Let’s look at some examples Some intersex people have genitals or internal sex organs that fall outside the male/female categories — such as a person with both ovarian and testicular tissues Other intersex people have combinations of chromosomes that are different than xy ( usually associated with male) and xx (usually associated with female), like xxy.