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[[File:Charge syndrome.jpg|thumb|The CHARGE Syndrome flag.|200x200px]]
'''CHARGE Syndrome''' is a syndrome that - in some cases - may be considered an [[intersex]] variation, although many would say it ''causes'' intersex traits rather than being one in of itself. CHARGE syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 8,500 to 10,000 newborns.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/charge-syndrome/}}</ref>
This syndrome can cause a [[Agenital|missing or undescended testicle, a micropenis]], and/or [[hypospadias]] in [[CTM]]/[[AMAB]] individuals. In both CTM/AMAB and [[CTF]]/[[AFAB]], [[hypogonadism]] may occur.
Other symptoms that often occur include a gap or hole in one of the structures of the eye, abnormally small eyes, underdeveloped eyes, narrowed nasal passages, swallowing issues, facial paralysis, a diminished or absent sense of smell, inner ear abnormalities, hearing abnormalities, an unusually shaped ear, and a square faced shape. Minor/less effective symptoms include heart defects, delayed growth, delayed motor skills, brain abnormalities, an abnormal connection between the esophagus and the trachea, and one may also have [[Neurodivergent|speech or learning disabilities.]]
Many of the symptoms can classify someone with this variation as physically [[disabled]].▼
Less common features include kidney abnormalities, immune system abnormalities, scoliosis, finger or toe abnormalities, an upward turning foot, and longer than usual bones.
▲Many of the symptoms can classify someone with this variation as physically [[disabled]].
== Causes ==
This syndrome is caused by mutations of the ''CHD7'' gene. The ''CHD7'' gene provides instructions for making a protein that regulates gene activity, so when it is mutated, ones DNA is less packed than it is supposed to be.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHARGE_syndrome</ref>
== Flag ==
The CHARGE Syndrome flag was coined by [[User:Reign of the breadsticcs|Reign of the breadsticcs]] on May 7th of 2021. It has no confirmed meaning.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://lgbta.wikia.org/f/p/4400000000000137332/r/4400000000000449105}}</ref>
== References ==
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[[Category:Intersex Traits]]
[[Category:Verified Resources]]
[[Category:Pages With No History Section]]
[[Category:Sex Category]]
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