XX human / woman (LEFT) XY human / man (RIGHT)
Far less than 1% of humans have a sex chromosome makeup that is NOT XX (female) or XY (male) AND/OR "ambiguous" sex characteristics
The person has two XX sex chromosomes and one Y sex chromosome
One in 500 to 1,000 "male" newborns. Klineflelter's Syndrome is the most common type of Intersex.
The presence of the extra X chromosomes may affect a broad range of conditions including, but not limited to, social skills, behavioral issues, infertility, hormone production, low muscle tone, problems with coordination, speech delays, learning disabilities and limited problem solving skills (executive functioning), gynecomastia, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression"
The most common type of Intersex is Klinefelter's Syndrome - 3 sex chromosomes - one Y and two Xs. The extra X sex chromosomes causes physical differences - some examples are pictured. However, they can vary significantly! In fact, 25% to 50% of people with Klinefelter's Syndrome are diagnosed.
Having only an X chromosomes may affect a broad range of conditions including, but not limited to, a short stature, a short & wide neck, a broad chest and widely spaced nipples, arms that turn out slightly at the elbows, a low hairline, failure of teeth to develop normally, a large number of moles, small & spoon-shaped nails, a short 4th finger or toe, osteoporosis, scoliosis, under-active thyroid, impaired vision, congenital heart defect or narrowing of the aorta
Another type of Intersex is Turner's Syndrome. This person has only 1 sex chromosome - an X from the mother (none from the father). The sex chromosome anomaly causes physical and health differences - some examples are pictured.
One in 20,000 newborn boys.
"Males" born with XX chromosomes are genetically females, but present as male. However, the masculinization of XX males is variable.
Caused by a mutation of a sex chromosome.
One in 80,000 humans.
"Females" born with XY chromosomes are genetically males, but for a variety of reasons – mutations in genes that determine sexual development – the male characteristics are never expressed.
"XY females" live their lives as girls and then women, and a few can even give birth.
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