Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
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Last Updated: 8 August 2024
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
2 min read
Last Updated: 8 August 2024
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) is a genetic condition where a person who is genetically male (XY chromosomes) is resistant to male hormones (androgens). This insensitivity affects sexual development, leading individuals to have female or ambiguous physical traits. AIS can be complete or partial, depending on the body's response level to androgens.
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