The goal of this course is to define and explain differences in sexual differentiation (DSD)/ intersexuality and gender dysphoria, outline the differences that lead to DSD, and discuss the medical and ethical considerations of treatment.
Course Publication Date:
November 09, 2022
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Wanda Lockwood RN, BA, MA |
| Course No: | DSD0522 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Pediatric Medicine
Community & Home Health
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Peri-Natal Medicine
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Learning Objectives
Define the basic terms used in reference to differences in sexual differentiation (DSD), intersex and gender dysphoric conditions.
Explain the difference between karyotype and phenotype.
Explain the difference between DSD and gender dysphoria.
Discuss issues related to gender dysphoria disorder
Discuss the history of treatment for DSD.
List the 5 main types of DSD.
List and describe at least 6 congenital anomalies that lead to intersex conditions.
Discuss treatment options for DSD.
Explain the rationale for sex-reassignment of children.
Discuss ethical considerations raised by recent studies.