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TIL about de la Chapelle syndrome where people with XX chromosomes are born with traditionally masculine organs & presentation. Usually those with the trait are unaware they have XX chromosomes at all in c/til@lemmy.world

[–] zeroday@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 3 months ago

I really feel for the inevitable handful of trans men with Androgen Insensitivity syndrome. Imagine how bad it'd be if you were born with the wrong body, and couldn't change it through hormones - it'd be an actual nightmare.

TIL about de la Chapelle syndrome where people with XX chromosomes are born with traditionally masculine organs & presentation. Usually those with the trait are unaware they have XX chromosomes at all in c/til@lemmy.world

[–] zeroday@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 3 months ago

I found out because I was doing genetic work to test for Ehlers Danlos and I'd gotten my entire genome sequenced, so I figured I'd look for other stuff as well. I've suspected for a few years now that I've got some sort of intersex condition for a while because of very low testosterone and a weirdly fast transition, but finally got the confirmation earlier this week and wow my genetics are kinda a mess. Tbh I'm amazed that my code actually compiled XD

TIL about de la Chapelle syndrome where people with XX chromosomes are born with traditionally masculine organs & presentation. Usually those with the trait are unaware they have XX chromosomes at all in c/til@lemmy.world

[–] zeroday@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 3 months ago

IMO being infertile is a plus - can't accidentally have any kids, and can't be coerced into doing so.

TIL about de la Chapelle syndrome where people with XX chromosomes are born with traditionally masculine organs & presentation. Usually those with the trait are unaware they have XX chromosomes at all in c/til@lemmy.world

[–] zeroday@lemmy.blahaj.zone 42 points 3 months ago

OMG yes it is - it's especially fun to tell it to TERFs who are all "but muh chromosomes"

TIL about de la Chapelle syndrome where people with XX chromosomes are born with traditionally masculine organs & presentation. Usually those with the trait are unaware they have XX chromosomes at all in c/til@lemmy.world

[–] zeroday@lemmy.blahaj.zone 57 points 3 months ago (11 children)

Oh look, it's me! I found out a few years ago that I have De La Chapelle syndrome. I'm actually a trans woman though and not a guy, so I consider it a bonus rather than a downside since it made me have very little testosterone growing up.