Expert in Treatment for Ambiguous Genitalia

Ambiguous genitalia also known as atypical genitalia is a rare medical condition where the newborn baby's genitals are not clearly formed.

They may either have underdeveloped organs or features of both genders.

Causes in genetic females are Tumours, Prenatal exposure to male hormones and congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Causes in genetic males are androgen insensitivity syndrome, impaired testicle development, abnormalities with testosterone and 5a reductase deficiency

Visible symptoms in genetically female newborns are:

An enlarged clitoris, which may look like a penis, Closed labia, that resembles a scrotum, and lumps that feel like testes in the closed labia Visible symptoms in genetically male newborns are:

A tube that carries urine and semen is not fully extended to the tip of the penis, a Small penis with the urethral opening closer to the scrotum, and the Absence of one or both testicles in the scrotum like a ball.

Untreated Ambiguous genitalia leads to infertility and other types of cancer Treatment of ambiguous genitalia starts with the determination of the sex of the little ones. The main goal of the treatment is to enable sexual function and fertility for the best possible outcomes.

Medication is prescribed to balance the hormones in the body and surgery is made to preserve the sexual organs and create genitals.

Dr Kavya, MBBS, MD, DM in Endocrinology, is a Consultant Endocrinologist in Tirupati. Dr Kavya who has years of experience in balancing hormones of newborns with ambiguous genitalia will make sure to get your child cured of their disorder.

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