Community Conversation => Intersex talk => Topic started by: Wynternight on October 12, 2012, 05:00:30 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Thinking I May Be Intersexed
Post by: Wynternight on October 12, 2012, 05:00:30 AM
Post by: Wynternight on October 12, 2012, 05:00:30 AM
Hello all, looking for some input here.
I've known I had GID issues since I was a small child. I don't think I need to go into detail here, of all places, about feeling more like a girl from around age five or so, trying on my mum's clothing, towels as skirts and wigs, not liking male pursuits, etc. I'm sure many of us know these things well.
But lately, over the past year or so, I've begun to think I may be intersexed. I'm suspecting, and considering karyotype testing, to rule out PAIS vs. MAIS vs. Klinefelter's (though I know the last seems to be controversial in some circles vis-a-vis it being an intersexed condition). The reasons I suspect these things are:
Sparse/atypical body hair distribution
Wide hips
Gynecomastia
Small penis/testes
Low to non-existent sex drive
Shy and introverted
Apparently feminine features (I get called ma'am or referred to as she or her constantly, even presenting as male [though I do have long hair and earrings]}
I was looking into some insurance coverage for transition and some do say they'll cover GRS as long as there is no pre-existing chromosomal condition present so that makes me leery of having this done and possibly attached to my medical records. But on the other hand, for my piece of mind, I'd like to know.
As I imagine I'm not the only one who's been here I would appreciate some input.
Thank you.
I've known I had GID issues since I was a small child. I don't think I need to go into detail here, of all places, about feeling more like a girl from around age five or so, trying on my mum's clothing, towels as skirts and wigs, not liking male pursuits, etc. I'm sure many of us know these things well.
But lately, over the past year or so, I've begun to think I may be intersexed. I'm suspecting, and considering karyotype testing, to rule out PAIS vs. MAIS vs. Klinefelter's (though I know the last seems to be controversial in some circles vis-a-vis it being an intersexed condition). The reasons I suspect these things are:
Sparse/atypical body hair distribution
Wide hips
Gynecomastia
Small penis/testes
Low to non-existent sex drive
Shy and introverted
Apparently feminine features (I get called ma'am or referred to as she or her constantly, even presenting as male [though I do have long hair and earrings]}
I was looking into some insurance coverage for transition and some do say they'll cover GRS as long as there is no pre-existing chromosomal condition present so that makes me leery of having this done and possibly attached to my medical records. But on the other hand, for my piece of mind, I'd like to know.
As I imagine I'm not the only one who's been here I would appreciate some input.
Thank you.
Title: Re: Thinking I May Be Intersexed
Post by: Shawn Sunshine on November 29, 2012, 09:37:10 AM
Post by: Shawn Sunshine on November 29, 2012, 09:37:10 AM
Yes it is very possible you may have AIS, I have alot of the same symptoms you have and the endocronologist doesnt have any explantion for me other than mild or partial ais for my case. On top of that i too deal with GID
Title: Re: Thinking I May Be Intersexed
Post by: Mosaic dude on November 29, 2012, 07:36:49 PM
Post by: Mosaic dude on November 29, 2012, 07:36:49 PM
It certainly sounds like you may be intersexed. I can understand your reluctance to have it on your medical records if it'll affect your insurance coverage and that might change your decision to get tested, but I would think if you do get a test the answer will likely be yes. Karyotype anomalies pop up a lot more frequently than people realise.