What is intersex?

Intersex is a group of conditions where there is a discrepancy between the external genitals and the internal genitals (the testes and ovaries). This is usually understood to be congenital, involving chromosomal, morphologic, genital and/or gonadal anomalies.

How do members experience intersex?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with intersex*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for intersex*

Who has intersex on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 1
30s 4
40s 2
50s 1
60s 2
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 5
Female 9