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developmental disorders, the female reproductive tract, abnormalities that occur, in the reproductive organs of a female fetus, , the union of a sperm, an ovum, egg, embryo acquires chromosomes that determine the sex, the fetus, xx=female, xy=male, first six weeks, sex, the fetus is not distinguishable, six weeks gestation, ovaries develop in those, two x chromosomes, testes develop in those, an x, a y chromosome, the remaining genital organs occurs, the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, abnormalities, genetic defects, hormonal problems, in the uterus, a boy's testes, not start producing testosterone, they should, abnormalities, child, not develop a penis, a girl though the child has xy chromosomes, other abnormalities, the female reproductive system, vagina but no uterus, in other cases, an xx girl exposed to high levels of testosterone, in the womb, development of an enlarged clitoris, a small penis, in another type of defect, the female reproductive tract, an extra x, y chromosome, similar problems in sexual differentiation, such children, have genitalia, "in between", resemble parts of those of either sex, such infants, said to have ambiguous genitalia, make it difficult, at birth whether the child, boy, a girl, symptoms, vary according, abnormality present, inadequate ovary development, ovarian agenesis, breast development, menses, not occur, the lack of estrogen, careful physical examination, the infant, a gender is assigned is critical, in the case of ambiguous genitalia, chromosomal studies, karyotyping, diagnostic tests, hormone imbalances performed, ultrasound recommended to identify whether a uterus, cervix, mental retardation, early recognition of developmental disorders is important, that involve sexual ambiguity, surgery, infancy, surgical reconstruction, associate physical characteristics, the gender assigned, child, instances, reconstruction deferred, after puberty, surgical reconstruction should not be undertaken lightly, should not be done, genetic testing, the chromosomal sex, the child, parents of an affected child should seek counseling, a geneticist, parents should also seek advice from adults who had similar defects, whether they had surgery, regarding feelings, researchers believed that assigning a female gender identity, routine, individuals, ambiguous genitalia, easier to construct a vagina than it, enlarge a tiny penis, many males who underwent this procedure felt that socialized, a girl, did not change gender identity, psycho-social support, counseling, the parents, child, applicable, to address concerns, provide guidance specific, child's development, optimal outcome, based upon early identification, the abnormalities, early chromosomal studies, expert advise, early intervention, treatment aimed at addressing physical, emotional, social issues, potential complications arise, a diagnosis is made late, in error, children, apparent gender-specific external characteristics found, at puberty, to have internal sexual organ functions specific, sex opposite from which they were raised, call, child's health care provider following symptoms occur, abnormal, observable gynecological structures, expected female characteristics breasts, not develop in girls at puberty, expected menstrual cycle functions, not develop at puberty, unexpected male characteristics develop in girls, female characteristics, functions develop in boys at puberty, adequate prenatal nutrition, avoiding exposure to illness, medications, alcohol, all important, adequate fetal growth, developmental disorders, still occur despite the mother's efforts to assure a healthy pregnancy, genetic counseling, testing, identify developmental problems, chromosomal abnormalities, pregnancy, unfortunately, no current means of prevention, most of these disorders.