Androgen insensitivity syndrome and Klinefelter's syndrome: sex and gender considerations.
Two of the most common intersex conditions, androgen insensitivity and Klinefelter's syndrome, are described with an emphasis on aspects that are of relevance to psychiatrists. Attention is focused on commonalities and differences between these syndromes and particular attention is given to how persons who have these conditions manifest sexual and gender adjustments to their situations. Tips on counseling and medical management are offered.
Diamond
Milton
M
Department of Anatomy and Reproductive Biology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa, 1960 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA. diamond@hawaii.edu
Watson
Linda Ann
LA
D013734:Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D007713:Klinefelter Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics*; D008297:Male; D011606:Psychosexual Development / Q000502:physiology; D012737:Sex Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D012752:Shame; D013240:Stereotyping; D013739:Testosterone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013739:Testosterone