Anonymous
10-06-04, 11:43 PM
Hi All:
I found out I was Intersex the hard way. I just thought I was weird or actually a pervert like my family was telling me. I found out, even though all the signs were there, by showing up pregnant on a urinalysis in the military.
The discovered I was had a severe hormonal imbalance. Low and behold, they found dormant ovaries and a uterus. Later chromosome testing found that I was an XX/XY. Theorized I absorbed a twin.
I always thought I was female, even though I had dominant male organs. I have ran though the whole spectrum trying to find out who I am. I thought I was a cross dresser, then a transsexual. More stages of denial. Nothing to do with my diagnosis as a transsexual with Intersex factors.
I was finally able to put it all together from past experiences, like growing breast having everything come to a halt when I guess the testosterone kicked in. Then at the age of 27, everything started to switch back.
I lived in denial about it. I even had a child, which I thought was impossible for an Intersex person. I have learned about what myth is and what fact is. At first I was afraid, but now I have accepted myself for who I am.
Despite going through military court martial and a bitter divorce, lost employment and family and friends, I must admit, I am much happier now that I have accepted myself and I am not afraid anymore.
I am glad I found this group, just so I can relate.
Joney 8)
I found out I was Intersex the hard way. I just thought I was weird or actually a pervert like my family was telling me. I found out, even though all the signs were there, by showing up pregnant on a urinalysis in the military.
The discovered I was had a severe hormonal imbalance. Low and behold, they found dormant ovaries and a uterus. Later chromosome testing found that I was an XX/XY. Theorized I absorbed a twin.
I always thought I was female, even though I had dominant male organs. I have ran though the whole spectrum trying to find out who I am. I thought I was a cross dresser, then a transsexual. More stages of denial. Nothing to do with my diagnosis as a transsexual with Intersex factors.
I was finally able to put it all together from past experiences, like growing breast having everything come to a halt when I guess the testosterone kicked in. Then at the age of 27, everything started to switch back.
I lived in denial about it. I even had a child, which I thought was impossible for an Intersex person. I have learned about what myth is and what fact is. At first I was afraid, but now I have accepted myself for who I am.
Despite going through military court martial and a bitter divorce, lost employment and family and friends, I must admit, I am much happier now that I have accepted myself and I am not afraid anymore.
I am glad I found this group, just so I can relate.
Joney 8)