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Title: intersex or hormonal imbalance?
Post by: iwaslost on January 04, 2015, 04:42:35 PM
Post by: iwaslost on January 04, 2015, 04:42:35 PM
I was born with female genitalia , but when I reached puberty, I developed as a male. (i.e deep voice, hairy body, etc.) I also have a quite large for what considering ''clitros' I don't feel female at all, not because of my condition, I just feel like a male. I also started noticing some whitey stuff in my underwears, and it's description is like sperms. I haven't checked anyway. I'm 17 yrs old and told my family I want to be complete boy but they state my condition as a ''norm'' one and refuse to check me up. anyone is like that also?
Title: Re: intersex or hormonal imbalance?
Post by: HughE on January 07, 2015, 06:47:21 PM
Post by: HughE on January 07, 2015, 06:47:21 PM
Quote from: iwaslost on January 04, 2015, 04:42:35 PMDo you menstruate? If not, it could well be that you're genetically male and have an intersex condition of some kind. Otherwise, you might have Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia or some similar condition, that's pushing your hormones in a male direction. From the sound of it, you're quite OK with having a more male hormone balance, but it's a good idea to find out what's going on, for peace of mind if nothing else. I'd suggest having yourself karyotyped to find out whether you're genetically male or female, then take it from there. Your doctor should be able to organize that for you.
I was born with female genitalia , but when I reached puberty, I developed as a male. (i.e deep voice, hairy body, etc.) I also have a quite large for what considering ''clitros' I don't feel female at all, not because of my condition, I just feel like a male. I also started noticing some whitey stuff in my underwears, and it's description is like sperms. I haven't checked anyway. I'm 17 yrs old and told my family I want to be complete boy but they state my condition as a ''norm'' one and refuse to check me up. anyone is like that also?
Title: Re: intersex or hormonal imbalance?
Post by: iwaslost on January 07, 2015, 11:37:35 PM
Post by: iwaslost on January 07, 2015, 11:37:35 PM
I do, that's why my family is being at ease with my condition. but it's not regular. can karyotyping be done without parents' permission?
Title: Re: intersex or hormonal imbalance?
Post by: HughE on January 09, 2015, 03:55:15 PM
Post by: HughE on January 09, 2015, 03:55:15 PM
Quote from: iwaslost on January 07, 2015, 11:37:35 PMIf you're 17 then I'd have thought so, although it depends on the laws of your country. However, if you menstruate (even if it's irregular), then I must warn you that it's probably going to come back XX (i.e. genetically female), since it means that you've got a uterus, and probably ovaries too.
I do, that's why my family is being at ease with my condition. but it's not regular. can karyotyping be done without parents' permission?
It's possible that you have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_adrenal_hyperplasia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_adrenal_hyperplasia_due_to_21-hydroxylase_deficiency
From what you describe, it sounds like you have several of the symptoms mentioned in those two articles. It's also possible that you have PCOS:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycystic_ovary_syndrome
Either way, you'd need to see a doctor to get a definitive diagnosis though.
Title: Re: intersex or hormonal imbalance?
Post by: iwaslost on January 10, 2015, 08:59:03 AM
Post by: iwaslost on January 10, 2015, 08:59:03 AM
Quote from: HughE on January 09, 2015, 03:55:15 PMPCOS at 14? I mean since puberty I'm growing as a guy. I better check. :embarrassed:
If you're 17 then I'd have thought so, although it depends on the laws of your country. However, if you menstruate (even if it's irregular), then I must warn you that it's probably going to come back XX (i.e. genetically female), since it means that you've got a uterus, and probably ovaries too.
It's possible that you have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_adrenal_hyperplasia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_adrenal_hyperplasia_due_to_21-hydroxylase_deficiency
From what you describe, it sounds like you have several of the symptoms mentioned in those two articles. It's also possible that you have PCOS:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycystic_ovary_syndrome
Either way, you'd need to see a doctor to get a definitive diagnosis though.