Ambiguous genitalia

How does physician determine the gender of an infant with ambiguous genitalia?

Our physicians, along with you, will consider the following:

• a pelvic ultrasound (to check for the presence of female reproductive organs)
• a genitourethrogram to look at the urethra and vagina if present
• a chromosomal analysis (to help determine genetic sex: 46, XX or 46, XY)
• fertility potential of a female pseudohermaphrodite
• size and potential for growth of a penis present in a male pseudohermaphrodite
• ability of an internal reproductive organ to produce appropriate sex hormones for the gender
• risk of future health conditions, such as cancer, that may develop in the original reproductive organs later in life
• the actions of male or female hormones on the fetal brain
• your opinion or preference