Content added Content deleted
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[File:17-ah 1.png|thumb|The 17-AH flag.]] |
[[File:17-ah 1.png|thumb|The 17-AH flag.]] |
||
[[File:17-ah flag.png|thumb|The alternate 17-AH flag.]] |
[[File:17-ah flag.png|thumb|The alternate 17-AH flag.]] |
||
'''17-AH Deficiency''' or '''17- |
'''17-AH Deficiency''' or '''17-Alpha-Hydroxylase Deficiency''' is an [[intersex]] variation 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 variation is estimates to effect one in a million individuals at birth. |
||
Those with XX chromosomes ([[CTF]]) have abnormally small ovaries and an abnormally small uterus. Because of this, they [[Secondary Sex Agenesis|do not develop many secondary sex traits]], such as breasts, pubic hair, or menstruation cycles. From this, they are unable to conceive a child, and thus are infertile, and usually also fall under [[AFAB Hypogonadism]]. |
Those with XX chromosomes ([[CTF]]) have abnormally small ovaries and an abnormally small uterus. Because of this, they [[Secondary Sex Agenesis|do not develop many secondary sex traits]], such as breasts, pubic hair, or menstruation cycles. From this, they are unable to conceive a child, and thus are infertile, and usually also fall under [[AFAB Hypogonadism]]. |
||
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, and often fall under [[AMAB Hypogonadism]]. |
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, and often fall under [[AMAB Hypogonadism]]. |
||
It is important to note that not all the symptoms listed above are guaranteed to occur in someone with this variation, as someone may only experience one or several of these symptoms, yet still hold the variation. |
It is important to note that not all the symptoms listed above are guaranteed to occur in someone with this variation, as someone may only experience one or several of these symptoms, yet still hold the variation. |
||