Genders
XXY
Short Definition
A term for the chromosomal pattern that causes a condition called Klinefelter syndrome, an intersex condition in which a person assigned male at birth has an extra X chromosome.
Detailed Explanation
A term for the chromosomal pattern that causes a condition called Klinefelter syndrome, an intersex condition in which a person assigned male at birth has an extra X chromosome.
This can cause a number of common symptoms, including:
- Taller bodies, prone to less muscle
- Broader hips and reduced upper body strength
- Gynecomastia (development of breast tissue on an AMAB body)
- Smaller genitals
- High infertility rate
Frequently, the symptoms can be treated with hormone therapy (testosterone), though this will not reverse every physical change, particularly if done post-puberty (when most are diagnosed).
Source
This entry is based on an article from the FetLife Kinktionary. The content has been translated and adapted for the Kinky Circle Wiki.