Disorders of sex development, sometimes
referred to as disorders of sex differentiation or differences of sex
development, are medical conditions involving the reproductive system. More
specifically, these terms refer to "congenital conditions in which
development of chromosomal, gonadal, or anatomical sex is atypical."The
term has been controversial, and research has shown that affected people
experience a negative impact, with the terminology impacting choice and
utilization of health care providers. The World Health Organization and many
medical journals still reference DSDs as intersex traits or conditions.