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Sexual anomalies, also known as sexual abnormalities, are a set of clinical conditions due to chromosomal, gonadal and/or genitalia variation. Individuals with congenital (inborn) discrepancy between sex chromosome, gonadal, and their internal and external genitalia are categorised as individuals with a disorder of sexual development (DSD).[1] Afterwards, if the family or individual wishes, they can partake in different management and treatment options for their conditions (e.g. hormone therapy).
Infants born with atypical genitalia often cause confusion and distress for the family. Psychosexual development is influenced by numerous factors that include, but are not limited to, gender differences in brain structure, genes associated with sexual development, prenatal androgen exposure, interactions with family, and cultural and societal factors.[2] Because of the complex and multifaceted factors involved, communication and psychosexual support are all important.
A team of experts, or patient support groups, are usually recommended for cases related to sexual anomalies. This team of experts are usually derived from a variety of disciplines including pediatricians, neonatologists, pediatric urologists, pediatric general surgeons, endocrinologists, geneticists, radiologists, psychologists and social workers.[3][4][5] These professionals are capable of providing first line (prenatal) and second line diagnostic (postnatal) tests to examine the individual. Their expertise can be used to diagnose sexual anomalies.