Intersex conditions are present from birth and involve differences in genitals, chromosomes, or sex hormones that don’t fit typical male or female patterns. Signs may be noticed at birth, during puberty, or only when fertility is checked later. At birth, the first clue is unclear genital shape. The clitoris may look larger than expected, the penis smaller, or the scrotum split and empty without palpable testes. Labia can be fused and feel like a scrotum, or a single opening may run along the underside of the penis instead of at the tip. Chromosome tests may surprise. A baby with “boy”... Learn more