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Can a mother with enough high testosterone during pregnancy make an xxy or xx(with sry gen) a male who will become fertile after puberty?

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No: Testosterone will only virilize a fetus (and the mother). Genetics determine fertility in terms of the karyotypes mentioned. Both of these karyotypes (+sry) typically produce males with normal appearing genitalia.

Answered 7/14/2013

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Please clarify: What is the question? Testosterone levels in a pregnant female have no impact on the chromosomal makeup of a fetus - that is determined at time of fertilization. Hope this answered your question.

Answered 7/18/2013

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

No: These are chromosome issues and have nothing to do with the mother's hormone levels.

Answered 7/3/2014

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