Hermaphrodites
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A human being which is born with male and female sex organs is termed as a Hermaphrodite. It is a very inaccurate definition. Hermaphrodites have three labels which are True, Male Pseudo and Female Pseudo. All these three labels are genuine cases. This article will discuss the true Hermaphroditism.
True Hermaphrodite
A true Hermaphrodite is a person who is born with ovary and testicular tissue and this could be taken as two gonads (one of each) or it could be a combination of both the organs in one.
However, the genitalia can differ from a male or female, either in combination or it could also look ambiguous. The chromosome can be referred as XX (female), XY (male), XX/XY (mosaic) or XO (extremely rare).
The XX chromosomes which possess female genitalia are bought up as females and some have also given birth. Similarly, XY with male genitalia are bought up as males and few of them have children who have fathers.
Infants who are born with XX/XY or XO who are born either with male or female genitalia are bought up in the species that they resemble the most. Persons born with ambiguous genitalia have to undergo a lot of medical tests.
These tests are done to allocate them to the respective sex they belong. Once they have assigned the sex they are advised to go through a surgery so that they can start looking more of the sex they belong to an early stage.
Causes
The causes for the TRUE label have not yet been found out. Medical department states that it is a very rare case; however, they do not any numbers which show that so many people have this condition.
True Hermaphrodite: Video
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excuse the pun, but u have got some balls doing this. very informative video. i hope you find happiness and everything works out the way u hope. keep ya chin up!
Don't let anyone make you feel bad. Never give anyone the power to make you feel bad about the way you were born. Only YOU can determine how you feel and how you identify yourself. Stay strong and be determined to live your life as you choose and be happy. Screw anybody who doesn't understand.
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Thank you for sharing your video. A friend told me about it.
I'm glad that there are more of us, I to am a true hermaphrodite. Its been very hard growing up, I hate doctors and all the tests, they put me through growing up. When I was born the doctor wanted my parents to have one of my sexes removed. So that I could grow up normal. But my mother said when my child is old enough he or she will decide . You can reach me at flyplane@gmail.com
Victoria Lundy says:
6 months ago
I am glad that you had the courage to come forward and share your experience. You are a part of the human race and the fact that you exist means that you can make an amazing contribution. You are what you are and you can't help that you're different, nor should you apologize when it isn't your fault that other people can't accept you. I think the people in your life really care about you and are trying to help you function in the world as it is now, but the choice is really up to you and I am glad that you love yourself and are mature about your situation.