How do I know if I am intersex?
- a clitoris that’s larger than expected.
- a penis that’s smaller than expected.
- no vaginal opening.
- a penis without a urethra opening at the tip (the opening might instead be on the underside)
- labia that are closed or otherwise resemble a scrotum.
- a scrotum that is empty and resembles labia.
Can intersex females reproduce? If they have ovaries or ovotestes, that tissue could be used for reproduction in some cases. Some intersex people do have ovaries, a uterus, and a vagina, and could get pregnant by contact with sperm. Fertility is different for each intersex person. Many, but not all, intersex variations do result in infertility.
How are intersex born? Other intersex people have combinations of chromosomes that are different than XY ( usually associated with male) and XX (usually associated with female), like XXY. And some people are born with external genitals that fall into the typical male/female categories, but their internal organs or hormones don’t.
Can an intersex person get pregnant by themselves? Some intersex people have both testes and ovaries. You may be able to get pregnant on your own, if you also have a uterus. However, if you have testes, they may be releasing more testosterone than would be optimal for conception and pregnancy.