DefinitionBy Mayo Clinic staff Ambiguous genitalia is a rare
condition in which an infant's external genitals don't appear to
be clearly either male or female. In ambiguous genitalia, a
baby's genitals may not be well formed or the baby may have
characteristics of both sexes. In a baby with ambiguous
genitalia, the external sex organs may not match the internal
sex organs. Ambiguous genitalia isn't a disease. Instead, it is
a sign of a condition that affects sexual development. Ambiguous
genitalia is usually obvious at or shortly after birth.
Ambiguous genitalia can be very distressing for families. Your
medical team will determine the cause of ambiguous genitalia and
provide information and counseling that can help guide decisions
about the baby's gender. - Ambiguous genitalia. American
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