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If it is congenital or is caused by a natural hormonal imbalance it can be considered a variation of [[intersex]] and a form of [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitalia]]. Sometimes, individuals with clitoromegaly may be incorrectly assigned [[Wolffian|male]] due to the clitoris resembling a penis. |
If it is congenital or is caused by a natural hormonal imbalance it can be considered a variation of [[intersex]] and a form of [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitalia]]. Sometimes, individuals with clitoromegaly may be incorrectly assigned [[Wolffian|male]] due to the clitoris resembling a penis. |
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Acquired clitoromegaly is often seen in [[transmasculine]] individuals on [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|hormone replacement therapy]], and [[müllerian]] athletes who use androgens to enhance muscular growth. Animals can also have these variations, however within animals it is called a pseudopenis. |
Acquired clitoromegaly is often seen in [[transmasculine]] individuals on [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|hormone replacement therapy]], and [[müllerian]] athletes who use androgens to enhance muscular growth. Animals can also have these variations, however within animals it is called a ''pseudopenis''. |
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== History == |
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It is unknown when this was first discovered, however it has had many notable cases within the 2000s. |
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== Resources == |