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'''17-AH Deficiency''' or '''17-alpha-hydroxylase deficiency''' is an [[intersex]] condition in which the adrenal glands- the glands that regulate the production of certain horomones- do not properly function. Because of this, the reproductive system does not grow very strongly. This condition is estimates to effect 1 in a million individuals at birth. |
'''17-AH Deficiency''' or '''17-alpha-hydroxylase deficiency''' is an [[intersex]] condition in which the adrenal glands- the glands that regulate the production of certain horomones- do not properly function. Because of this, the reproductive system does not grow very strongly. This condition is estimates to effect 1 in a million individuals at birth. |
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Those with XX chromosomes ([[CTF]]) have abnormally small ovaries and an abnormally small uterus. Because of this, they do not grow many secondary sex traits, such as breasts, pubic hair, or menstruation. |
Those with XX chromosomes ([[CTF]]) have abnormally small ovaries and an abnormally small uterus. Because of this, they do not grow many secondary sex traits, such as breasts, pubic hair, or menstruation. From this, they are unable to concieve a child, and thus are infertile. |
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Those with XY chromosomes ([[CTM]]) usually have [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitals]] or a vagina, and because of this, they are often mistaken as female. Those that do have a penis often have a [[Agenital|micropenis, cryptorchidism,]] and/or [[hypospadias]]. They are also infertile. |
Those with XY chromosomes ([[CTM]]) usually have [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitals]] or a vagina, and because of this, they are often mistaken as female. Those that do have a penis often have a [[Agenital|micropenis, cryptorchidism,]] and/or [[hypospadias]]. They are also infertile. |