Should the family disclose the presence of Variations of Sex Characteristics (VSCs)/Differences of Sex Development (DSDs) to the affected person or not?
Back Should the family disclose the presence of Variations of Sex Characteristics (VSCs)/Differences of Sex Development (DSDs) to the affected person or not?
Published 08/06/2023
- Edited 27/07/2023
Correct communication is the key to well-being. International scientific literature highlights the importance of establishing open and sincere communication within the family as from the early stages of the development of the intersex person. Without trust it is hard to build a positive self-image. Communication about intesex-related facts should be gradual and modulated according to age
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- Support for intersex people
- Psychological support
- Hormonal treatments
- Surgical options
- Other specialized medical options: vaginal dilations
- Law and VSC/DSD
- Relationship between the law and the intersex condition
- Name and sex assigned at birth
- Legal name and sex change procedure
- Law FAQs
- Legislative review
