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Forum Name: Female Sexual Disorders

Question: women with XY chromosomes

corleon - Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:15 pm

My cousin just turned 15, and she never once had a period, she does not have any pubic hair and no hair under the armpits. About a week ago her parents took her to a doctor who refered them to a genetisist and he said that she has XY chromosomes, and that she is sterile. What is the best technique to break it down to her, and explain to her that she is actually a man trapped in a womans body.? Thank You Corleon

Dr. Safaa Mahmoud - Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:31 pm

Hello, This is really a critical situation that need a lot of care and understanding from all the people who are in contact with him. Consultation of a psychiatrist and close follow up with him are needed for your cousin as well as close relatives to get the proper advices that enable successful management of this situation. It might be helpful if he is informed also with similar stories for people who could surpass the situation and achieved in their lives. Discussion of the situation with doctors in the genetic study center will be useful as they might have faced similar situations more frequent. I hope this is helpful. Keep us updated.

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