Hyperandrogenism is a variation under the hypergonadism umbrella, in which one produces a high level of androgens (such as testosterone) in AFAB/CTF individuals. Hyperandrogenism is not a diagnosis on its own, but is a symptom that occurs in several medical conditions including several variations of intersex.
Symptoms may include acne, seborrhea (inflamed skin), hair loss on the scalp, increased body or facial hair, infrequent, irregular, or absent menstruation, and high blood cholesterol. Those with this variation also tend to have early growth spurts and mood swings.[1][2]
CTM Hyperandrogenism
CTM Hyperandrogenism or AMAB Hyperandrogenism is when one who is CTM or AMAB has an increase of androgens.[3] This usually is unnoticeable, however this may be partnered with variations that do have noticeable symptoms (such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia.)
A symptom that may or may not occur is a macropenis or macroorchidism.
Flags and Symbols
The first hyperandrogenism flag was designed by Tumblr user distinct-disability-flags on or before June 23, 2020.[4] The testosterone molecule is used as an umbrella for androgen hormones and the ring is for individuals whose hyperandrogenism is intersex in nature, representing their wholeness and bodily autonomy (derived from the intersex flag). Red represents the courage to love oneself, however that love takes shape. Pink represents how hyperandrogenism does not diminish the femininity of those with a feminine gender and/or gender expression. White represents the countless number of genders people with hyperandrogenism can have. Dark gold represents the large population of individuals thought to have hyperandrogenism (~95 million) wishing to thrive in their own equally worthy lives.
An alternate hyperandrogenism flag that replaced the pink line with a blue line for masculine individuals was upload to Tumblr by user satyrradio on June 11th, 2024.[5]
A combination of the intersex flag by Morgan Carpenter and the hyperandrogenism symbol was also created by Tumblr user satyrradio on June 11th, 2024.[6]
A "unified" hyperandrogenism flag was made by tumblr user isobug on July 16th, 2024. It follows the format of the previous hyperandrogenism flags, but has a purple top stripe to combine the previous flags and represent everyone with hyperandrogenism, including those who are not Masculine or Feminine and regardless of one's personal relationship to either. Purple is also used to reference the general intersex flag by Morgan Carpenter. It retains the other meanings of the first hyperandrogenism flag[7][8]
The hyperandrogenism symbol was remade by isobug due to potential copyright issues with the previous version. It was made and uploaded on the same date as the "unified" flag.[7]
On July 17th, 2024, satyrradio made an updated version of hys blue line hyperandrogenism flag with tweaked colors and using the remade symbol by isobug.[9]
- Flag Gallery
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The first hyperandrogenism flag with pink line by distinct-disability-flags -
Original alternate hyperandrogenism flag with blue line by satyrradio -
The "Unified" Hyperandrogenism flag by isobug -
Intersex flag with hyperandrogenism symbol, made by satyrradio -
Updated blue line hyperandrogenism flag by satyrradio, with isobug's remade symbol
References
- ↑ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001165.htm
- ↑ https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/hyperandrogenism#
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperandrogenism#Men
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220127034543/https://distinct-disability-flags.tumblr.com/post/621760124716990464/hyperandrogenism-hyperandrogenism-is-a-medical
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240625023139/https://www.tumblr.com/satyrradio/752974115682598912/hyperandrogenism-flag-but-with-blue-stripe?source=share
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240625022828/https://www.tumblr.com/satyrradio/753042137356075008/intersex-flag-with-hyperandrogenism-symbol?source=share
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20240719072615/https://isobug.tumblr.com/post/756208652204015616/unified-hyperandrogenism-flag-this-is-part-of-a
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240719080614/https://www.deviantart.com/isobug/art/Unified-Hyperandrogenism-flag-1075835158
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240719082130/https://www.tumblr.com/satyrradio/756251550540857344/remake-of-my-old-hyperandrogenism-flag-using