hrp0092p1-411 | Sex Differentiation, Gonads and Gynaecology or Sex Endocrinology (2) | ESPE2019

Gender Decision in Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) Patients: 20 Years' Experience

Gürbüz Fatih , Alkan Murat , Celik Gonca , Bisgin Atil , Cekin Necmi , Kemal Topaloglu Ali , Zorludemir Unal , Avci Ayse , Yuksel Bilgin

Gender uncertainty is stressful condition for children and their families. Gender assignment in children with disorder of sex development (DSD) is considered as a medical emergency. Influencing factors to consider when debating gender assignment include medical diagnosis, external genital appearance, potential of fertility and sexual, therapeutic and/or surgical intervention options, views and desires of patients and families, situation of social-cultural factors, the psycholo...