AIIMS sees hundreds of DSD cases: Children 'neither fully male nor female' have 100% treatable condition

• Hundreds of children born with Disorder of Sex Development (DSD), neither fully male nor female, are reported at Delhi AIIMS.
• Parents often abandon these children due to social stigma, despite DSD being a 100% treatable condition, as stated by Dr. Vandana Jain.
• DSD affects 1 in 4,000-5,000 children, often detected in infancy or puberty, and can involve serious underlying health issues.
• AIIMS New Delhi operates a special DSD clinic with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive treatment and counseling.
• Doctors emphasize DSD is a treatable disease, not a social stigma or related to transgender identity, requiring early medical intervention.

Why It Matters: DSD is a treatable medical condition, not a stigma; early intervention and support are crucial.