hrp0089lb-p12 | Late Breaking P1 | ESPE2018

Disrupting the Norm: The Experience of Young People with DSD

Steers Denise , Andrews Georgia , Collings Sunny , Ballantyne Angela , Stubbe Maria , Wiltshire Esko

The experiences of older adults with Variations in Sex Characteristics (VSC or Differences/Disorders in Sex Development/DSD) are well documented. However there has been a gap in the literature with respect to representing the voices of younger people. This qualitative research study has been conducted in collaboration with Intersex Trust Aotearoa New Zealand. Ten young people with VSC were recruited via health professionals, intersex advocates, support groups and social media ...