Toddler with Two Genitals Struggles to Get Medical Help

Friday, 04 February 2022 – 21:03 GMT+7
Toddler with Two Genitals Struggles to Get Medical Help - JPNN.com English
A toddler in Surabaya named Laila Fitriyah has had two genitals since birth / Credit: Arry Saputra, JPNN

english.jpnn.com, SURABAYA - A toddler in Tandes district, Surabaya, East Java, named Laila Fitriyah has had two genitals since birth.

The 1.5 year old baby has not undergone a surgery due to malnutrition.

Laila's father, Surahman, said Laila was born with a female genitalia.

However, when she was being bathed, the doctor suddenly noticed that Laila had two genitals.

"She was referred to dr Soetomo General Hospital," said Surahman, Wednesday (2/2) night.

At the hospital, the doctor told Laila's family that she could undergo surgery but must be healthy and gain weight first.

Laila had a blood test, which showed her condition was normal. She stayed one night and was allowed to go home the next day.

However, one month later, the baby's health decreased.

A toddler in Surabaya named Laila Fitriyah has had two genitals since birth.