Following the publication of our article about a classic case of sex reassignment, 1 the
media attention was rapid and widespread, 2-4 as was the reaction of many clinicians …

Clinical decisions about the newborn with ambiguous genitalia should not be approached
dogmatically. Data on the psychosexual and psychosocial outcomes of these children are …

As part of a larger project, a multidisciplinary group convened by The Hastings Center,
Garrison, NY, met to consider medical, psychosocial, and ethical issues associated with the …

Purpose: The present standard of practice in the management of ambiguous and
traumatized genitalia was evaluated. Materials and Methods: Published cases of …

The birth of a new baby is one of the greatest wonders of nature and one of the most exciting
events known to man. The first question that is usually posed by the mother or father is “is it a …

This article is a long-term follow-up to a classic case reported in pediatric, psychiatric, and
sexological literature. The penis of an XY individual was accidentally ablated and he was …

THE BIRTH of an intersex child prompts a long-term management strategy that involves
myriad professionals working with the family. There has been progress in diagnosis, surgical …

The traditional model of medical treatment of intersexuality has been roundly challenged on
ethical and empirical grounds. 1 While they have yet to respond to the ethical challenges …

As Cheryl Chase stepped to the front of the packed meeting room in the Sheraton Boston
Hotel, nervous coughs made the tension audible. Chase, an activist for intersexual rights …

Medical events continue to recall to question the preferred practice for dealing with neonatal
or pediatric cases of ambiguous, traumatized, or ablated genitalia. One recent case involved …