CLINICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF DISORDERS OF SEX DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDHOOD
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CLINICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF DISORDERS OF SEX DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDHOOD

Consortium on the Management of Disorders of Sex Development

Copyright © 2006 Intersex Society of North America

March 25, 2006

Acknowledgments
Contributors

Contents

1. Introduction
Purpose of this Document
Definition of DSDs
Definition of Patient-Centered Care for DSDs
Methodology
2. Treatment Guidelines
Multidisciplinary Team Approach
Team Composition
Team Objectives
Team Leader, Team Coordinator, and Team Liaison
Treatment Protocols for the Management of Newborns with DSDs
Treatment Protocols for the Management of Children Diagnosed with DSDs after the Newborn Period
3. Background and Elaboration
Gender Assignment
Psychosocial Support
Timing of Surgeries
Timing of Hormonal Therapy
Reducing Stigma Related to Medical Care
Telling the Truth
The Importance of Sexual Well-Being
4. Scripts for Talking with Parents
5. Core References and Resources
Videos and Animations
Books
Special Journal Issues (Devoted to DSD Management)
Key Articles
Support Group Information
References
Index
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   Acknowledgments