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Androgen insensitivity syndrome
Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) is when a person who is genetically male (has one X and one Y chromosome) is resistant to male hormones called androgens. As a result, the person has some or all of the physical characteristics of a woman, despite having the genetic makeup of a man.
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Are people with androgen insensitivity syndrome intersex?
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What is the treatment for androgen insensitivity syndrome?
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Can women with androgen insensitivity syndrome get pregnant?
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Why can't people with androgen insensitivity syndrome handle testosterone?
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What is androgen insensitivity syndrome in simple words possible for parents?
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Androgen insensitivity syndrome issue. What kind of doctor should I see about this?
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I am concerned I may have mild androgen insensitivity syndrome. What type of doctor addresses and diagnosis a condition like this?
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A 33-year old asked:
What happens if a girl was born with androgen insensitivity syndrome, would it be possible for her body to develop a male pelvis?
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A 33-year old male asked:
I am missing a testicle from birth. I suspect Androgen Insensitivity syndrome. I am 33, are people with AIS homosexual? I feel gay, but dont know 100%
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What are the tests for androgen insensitivty syndrome?
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A 20-year old male asked:
If i have Partial androgen insensivity syndrome, is it possible to have anything done about it? Internet tells me you can get extra testosterone but the endocrinologist i am at tells me she cant do anything about it?
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Is androgen insensitivity like hermaphrodite?
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Does androgen insensitivity converts a guy into a girl?
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How does one test for partial androgen insensitivity? Is it something a doctor can easily create an order to be tested in labcorp/quest?
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A 36-year old female asked:
What s the best medication for the problem androgen insensivity? Thank you.
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A 32-year old female asked:
I have been told I have a cyst on my right ovaries. Which mean I have Polycystic ovary syndrome. What kind of test should I take to discovery my underlying factor for the Pcos To check if I have High insulin High cortisol High Androgens?
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What's the use and purpose of an anti-androgen pills?
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Can anti androgens cause anemia in males? Thanks
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What is anti-androgen therapy? What are its effects?
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Males who take anti androgen are always obese, true?
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Could I buy anti-androgen medications online without a prescription?
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Is there a selective androgen blocker that only bind on pituitary for low t patients?
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Can women have androgen excess, but when you take birt control pills you get your period?
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