Intersex medical interventions (IMI), sometimes known as intersex genital mutilations (IGM), are surgical, hormonal and other medical interventions performed to modify atypical or ambiguous genitalia and other sex characteristics. These interventions are performed primarily to create a more typical bodily appearance or to reduce future problems such as risk of cancer. The history of intersex surgery has been marked by debate because some reports have associated certain procedures to changes in sensation, sexual function, and long term health concerns. Additionally, non-consensual surgery or stigmas surrounding intersex individuals may lead to feelings of dysphoria and negative mental health outcomes.