Hermaphrodites (born with both sets of genitalia): Do surgeons HAVE to perform surgery? How soon? Decision basis for which genitalia to keep?
According to research by Organization Intersex International, hermaphrodites (born with both male and female genitalia) "make up 1 in 2000, or .05%." Babies born as hermaphrodites happen more than the general public realizes or history acknowledges... so I seek for a better medical understanding of these individuals.
What typically happens to these babies?
Is a surgery necessary for all hermaphrodites? Like is it physically possible for them to live full-lives with both genitalia?
Do the doctors or the parents decide what sex the child will be? If so, on what basis is the gender/sex of the baby determined prior to the surgery removing the "extra" genitalia? Do they base it off of which genitalia is more developed?
At what age of the infant do they perform these surgeries?
Are the transgender and bisexual (LGBTQ) rates of those born as hermaphrodites the same/lower/more than others born with one set of genitalia?
Are the surgeries reversible? Like if a person later on felt like the doctors/parents chose a gender that they don't identify with...
My questions are sincere and I apologize for my ignorance concerning hermaphrodites (which is why I try to seek answers) or if I lack the skills to phrase my questions in a proper manner. I know each person is different and complex, I am just wondering about what generally happens and the impact it has on their future. I apologize if I may offend anyone with my questions. Please forgive me if I do.
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