Global Disorders of Sex Development Update since 2006: Perceptions, Approach and Care
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · Karolinska University Hospital · +18 more institutions
Abstract
The goal of this update regarding the diagnosis and care of persons with disorders of sex development (DSDs) is to address changes in the clinical approach since the 2005 Consensus Conference, since knowledge and viewpoints change. An effort was made to include representatives from a broad perspective including support and advocacy groups. The goal of patient care is focused upon the best possible quality of life (QoL). The field of DSD is continuously developing. An update on the clinical evaluation of infants and older individuals with ambiguous genitalia including perceptions regarding male or female assignment is discussed. Topics include biochemical and genetic assessment, the risk of germ cell tumor…
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17Topics & keywords
- Disorders of sex development
- Psychosexual development
- Psychosocial
- Viewpoints
- Quality of life (healthcare)
- Perspective (graphical)
- Psychology
- Medicine
- Gender equality