People with Jacobs Syndrome develop with an extra Y chromosome. They may not have any obvious physical variations as a result, but might be taller than usual or have other identifiable differences unrelated to sex characteristics. Some individuals with Jacobs Syndrome may also have a smaller-than-typical penis or scrotum, hypospadias, and/or undescended testicles.
Zero Discrimination Must Include Intersex People
March 1, 2026
Across Asia, intersex people—those born with sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female—continue to face
