“Intersex” is a general term used to describe people who are born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that does not fit the typical definitions of female or male. For example, a person might appear to be female on the outside at birth, but have mostly male-typical reproductive organs inside. In another case, a person may…
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Hypospadias (Abnormal Urethral Opening)
Hypospadias Hypospadias is a birth defect in boys in which the opening of the urethra is not located at the tip of the penis.1 This irregular opening can form anywhere from just below the end of the penis (on the shaft), to the scrotum. This is a relatively common condition that occurs in approximately one…