I reject the Klinefelter's Diagnosis

Specifically:
I have 47 chromosomes, called 47, XXY or just XXY, however I reject the notion that I must be male.


Line by line if I must, that diagnosis was clearly made for individuals whom believe they are male, or whom are male identified. Unfortunately, I am not male identified. Trying to force me to live in a square little box just isn't going to happen, not only do I not understand males (really its frustrating, males can make so little sense), but often I complete miss their entire point. They find it upsetting, much like dealing with their wives I imagine, and so do I.

Lets start with what is published:

http://men.webmd.com/tc/klinefelter-syndrome-topic-overview

Klinefelter Syndrome - Topic Overview

What is Klinefelter syndrome?

Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects males. Klinefelter syndrome occurs when a boy is born with one or more extra X chromosomes. Most males have one Y and one X chromosome. Having extra X chromosomes can cause a male to have some physical traits unusual for males.
Many men with an extra X chromosome are not aware that they have it, and they lead normal lives. Males who have Klinefelter syndrome may be described as XXY males or males with XXY syndrome. Klinefelter syndrome occurs in about 1 out of 1,000 males.

What causes Klinefelter syndrome?

The presence of an extra X chromosome in males most often occurs when the genetic material in the eggs splits unevenly. But it can also occur when the genetic material in the sperm splits unevenly.

What are the symptoms?

Many men who have Klinefelter syndrome do not have obvious symptoms. Others have sparse body hair, enlarged breasts, and wide hips. In almost all men the testicles remain small. In some men the penis does not reach adult size. Their voices may not be as deep. They usually cannot father children. But they can have a normal sex life.
Some boys with Klinefelter syndrome have language and learning problems.
See a picture of a male with Klinefelter syndrome .

How is Klinefelter syndrome diagnosed?

Klinefelter syndrome usually is not diagnosed until the time of puberty. At this point, the boy's testicles fail to grow normally and you may start to notice other symptoms.
To find out if your son has Klinefelter syndrome, your doctor will ask questions about his past health, do a physical exam, and order a chromosome test called a karyotype.
Klinefelter syndrome can be detected before birth (prenatally) through genetic tests on cells collected from amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS). But this is not routinely done.
In adult men, lab tests in addition to a karotype may be done, such as hormone tests or a semen analysis, if Klinefelter syndrome is suspected.

How is it treated?

Males with Klinefelter syndrome can be given testosterone, a hormone needed for sexual development. If treatment is started around the age of puberty, it can help a boy have more normal body development.
Testosterone is given by injection or through a skin patch or gel. The treatment usually continues throughout a man's life but does not help infertility.
Speech therapy and educational support can help boys who have language or learning problems.

How can you help your son?

If your son has been diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome:

• Recognize your feelings. It is natural for parents to feel that they have done something to cause Klinefelter syndrome. But this condition is a genetic disorder and was beyond anyone's control. Allow yourself time to deal with your feelings, and talk with your son's doctor about your concerns.
• Educate yourself about the disorder. The common problem for parents is fear of the unknown. Educating yourself will help you learn how to help your son.
• Support your son. Provide education appropriate for his age about Klinefelter syndrome and give him the emotional support and encouragement he needs. Remind him that most men who have Klinefelter syndrome go through life with few problems.
• Be actively involved in your son's care. Talk with your doctor about his treatment. If counseling for behavioral problems is needed, or if your son has difficulty reading or has poor verbal skills, get help from qualified professionals who have experience working with boys who have Klinefelter syndrome.
• Encourage your son to take part in activities to improve his physical motor skills, such as karate, soccer, basketball, baseball, or swimming. For more information, see the topic Physical Activity for Children and Teens.
• Work with your son's teachers, principal, and school administrators.
  • Contact his teachers on a regular basis to compare how he is doing at home and at school.
  • When appropriate, let your son be present for talks with his teachers. Use brief notes, telephone calls, and meetings to identify and solve problems.
  • Provide articles and pamphlets to your son's teachers and school principal about Klinefelter syndrome.
• Encourage your son's independence. Although it is important to be supportive, realize that watching over your son too much can send the message that you think he is not able to do things on his own.

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Usually I like what is published on WebMD, the material is succinct and fairly accurate, however this article makes it clear that I cannot be among this group. Aside from not identifying as male, that is. Do you notice how focused into men, boys, and words like "your son"; This article is rife with assumptions.

Let me make this perfectly clear, I was born with a perfectly normal body type with an excess of DHT, but not from an excess of testosterone. Because of this issue I was affected in various negative ways such as I felt ugly amongst the female population. And it is a great hardship to me that despite seeking professional help they only ever point at this doctrine and claim I *must* somehow despite all sanity be something I cannot be. Doctors are insane, perhaps? Or merely stupid.

Looking at the symptoms and I'll add a few more since the article missed some of the more of telling ones:

• have sparse body hair

Check.

• enlarged breasts

I have ordinary, normal, breasts, a B-cup, although I usually do not wear a bra by personal preference.

• wide hips.

Size 40, thats what it takes to get male jeans to fit, fortunately women's jeans usually fit a bit better. It would be depressing thinking I was obese because males get larger from the hips and don't have smaller waists.

• In almost all men the testicles remain small.

Is that what those bumps are supposed to represent?

• In some men the penis does not reach adult size.

I think the penis is overrated, seriously.

• Their voices may not be as deep.

A singing teacher once put it this way, "You have a nice alto, or a tenor most singers would die for."

and

• Leutenizing hormone levels are very high (for testosterone)

False, mine is low, has always been low, don't expect to ever not be low. And I use estradiol, with a normal testosterone level of 15, scale of 0-1000, normal range is 350-800 ng/dl. Yet leutenizing hormone remains low.

• Follicular stimulating hormone can be high (for estradiol)

Low again.

• Testosterone levels are low to very low (under 400 ng/dl, scale 0-1200, normal is 350-800).

Mine were very low, no surprise really, not to mention my testosterone levels have always been in the normal range for women; That is under 55 on a scale of 0-1000 ng/dl.

• Estradiol levels are above male normal levels (over 50 pg/ml on a scale of 0-400)

I ranged from 120-150, scale of 0-400 pg/ml, again the normal range for women.

• Fingers counting the thumb as 0, digit 1 and digit 3 are the same length (indication of low testosterone through puberty).

My skeletal structure belays a certain evident estradiol influence, not neutral as you would expect of someone with a low testosterone.

• Lacking in the common testosterone caused bone spurs and additional bone growth males bear. Otherwise known as a neutral body type.

Completely lacking.

As if somehow I am to be blamed for existing and looking different, hello? I am not and have never been male, psychologically or otherwise. A good portion of my life was spent with people believing I was female, even taking umbrage that I could somehow be anything but female. Women tend to take it quite badly when they believe you are lying to them, about something as simple as ones gender. Not nearly as badly as males, and I have learned to be stealthy, quiet, and hell, deal with it.

DEAL WITH ME

Onnineko