Experts estimate that approximately 1.7 percent of babies are born with intersex traits. This means that about 1 in every 50 to 100 babies is born with variations in sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female.
It's important to understand that "intersex" encompasses a wide range of natural variations. These variations can involve differences in chromosomes, gonads (testes or ovaries), hormones, or anatomy.
Therefore, while 1.7% represents an estimated prevalence, the specific manifestation of intersex traits varies significantly from person to person.
