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PFLAG
(Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Policy Statement
on Intersex
At least
one in 2000 children is born with notably atypical sexual anatomy,
i.e., and intersex condition. In our culture, sexual variation which
blurs the line between male and female is stigmatized. The presence
of a genital anomaly often elicits feelings of guilt and shame.
PFLAG supports efforts to end the secrecy and the medically unnecessary genital surgery experienced by some intersexed persons. PFLAG welcomes the efforts of medical organizations, support groups, and others, working toward this end. PFLAG urges the entire medical community to establish and adopt a patient-centered treatment protocol under which patients are treated with the utmost sensitivity. Full and accurate information should be disclosed to parents of newborn intersex children, and appropriate referrals, including to support groups of adult intersex people should be provided. PFLAG encourages its members to be sensitive to the needs of intersex persons and their families as they address societal issues and biases which contribute to their shame, guilt, and isolation. PFLAG welcomes intersex persons and their families as fully participating members. For more information, please visit the website of PFLAG |
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