46 XX Male Syndrome. Photo: web

A seemingly ordinary love story turned into an extraordinary medical case when Chen, a seemingly healthy young man from Fuyang, East China's Anhui Province, was diagnosed with 46 XX Male Syndrome after seeking fertility treatment.

Despite appearing physically male, Chen's chromosomal makeup was found to be "46 XX," a genetic combination typically associated with females.

According to medical experts, this rare genetic condition, affecting approximately 1 in 20,000 individuals, often goes unnoticed until fertility issues arise.

While the syndrome challenges traditional understandings of gender, medical professionals have developed comprehensive treatment plans that include hormone replacement therapy, potential surgery, and assisted reproductive methods for couples seeking parenthood.

Experts emphasize early medical intervention to help couples tackle fertility challenges and plan for the future.

The case highlights the importance of both partners sharing responsibility for reproductive health and acknowledging and accepting variations in biological conditions, as a netizen pointed out.