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Sex and gender diversity have long existed across cultures throughout history. Despite this, the harmful perpetuation of the gender and sex binary persists within all specialties of medicine, particularly medical genetics. In reality, sex characteristics encompass many dimensions influenced by genetics, hormones, and anatomy, challenging the simplistic binary categorization. Similarly, gender is a complex and multifaceted social construct that defies binary classification, reflecting diverse identities and experiences beyond traditional norms.