Abstract
SASMA views disorders of sexual development (DSD) as a medical condition that has profound physical and psychological effects on not only the individuals affected, but also their families. Like any other disorder, this condition has to be managed with a view to offer the best outcomes for affected individuals. When the attending physician identifies stigmata suggesting DSD in a newborn there should be proper consultation and education of parents.
Highlights
Challenges in managing disorders of sexual development (DSD) include the following: 1. Many of these children are born at home in rural areas and subsequently may not access formal medical structures where the DSD can be detected and managed
There is limited knowledge of DSD in the population, and some individuals will only be diagnosed in adulthood when they encounter problems with sexuality or infertility
The South African Sports Medicine Association re-iterates the following ethical considerations for practitioners dealing with individuals with DSD:
Summary
South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) consensus statement on policy for managing athletes with disorders of sexual development (DSD) SASMA views disorders of sexual development (DSD) as a medical condition that has profound physical and psychological effects on the individuals affected, and their families. This condition has to be managed with a view to offer the best outcomes for affected individuals.
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