My response comes from 'Sexing the Body'. As a parent, this topic holds great interest to me because I see so many ramifications in making a choice this important with only the advice of a medical professional and not waiting for imput from the person (child) most directly affected. A prenatal diagnosis? Prenatal therapy? Often, even today, it is difficult to pinpoint with 100% accuracy what limitations or problems are possible during delivery or after birth. Three years ago this week, my youngest granddaughter was born with the expectation that she would have Downs Syndrome. She has no medical issues at all. What if my daughter had reacted immediately on this diagnosis? This article concedes that 'doctors are not sure what to count as a normal penis'..and the author argues that downsizing an overgrown clitoris 'is simply not necessary'...

My question is: medicine is often not an exact science and usually does not involve a crystal ball. Therefore, what is the sense of urgency in deciding so early how to 'fix' an intersex child?