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Differences of Sex Development

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Call: 801-662-1636

This department offers

  • Pediatric urology
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Supporting healthy growth and development

Differences in sex development (DSD) can affect how a child's reproductive anatomy, chromosomes, or hormones develop. Families often have questions about what these differences mean now and in the future. Our DSD team provides expert medical care, clear information, and ongoing support to help children and teens stay healthy while giving families the guidance they need at every stage.

Call our office: 801-662-1636
About DSD

Our providers

Josue A. Flores-Daboub
4.6

Josue A. Flores-Daboub, MD

Medical Genetics
Hannah L. Jelley
4.9

Hannah L. Jelley, MD

Pediatrics
Deborah L. Jacobson

Deborah L. Jacobson, MD

Pediatric Urology
Kristina I. Suorsa-Johnson

Kristina I. Suorsa-Johnson, PHD

Psychology
Audrey M. Rutz

Audrey M. Rutz, GC

Genetic Counselor
Kathleen H. Timme

Kathleen H. Timme, MD

Pediatric Endocrinology
Katherine G. Hayes
4.9

Katherine G. Hayes, MD

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Anthony J. Schaeffer

Anthony J. Schaeffer, MD

Urology
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Conditions we support

  • 5-alpha-reductase and other enzyme deficiencies
  • Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS)
  • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)
  • Gonadal dysgenesis and 45, X/46, XY mosaicism
  • Müllerian/anatomic differences identified in childhood or adolescence
  • Ovotesticular and testicular DSD
  • Variations in chromosomes, gonads, hormones, or reproductive anatomy
Specialized support

Turner syndrome care

Our Turner syndrome program provides coordinated, multidisciplinary care for children and teens with Turner syndrome. Specialists work together to support growth, puberty, reproductive health, heart and kidney health, learning and developmental needs, and long-term wellness. We partner with families through every stage of childhood and adolescence to help each child thrive.

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US News and World Report Urology

National recognition

Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's best children's hospitals in 11 of 11 pediatric specialties, including urology.