The Orchis

A blog dedicated to Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

What does The Orchis mean?

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SRY, but these genes don’t fit!
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SRY, but these genes don’t fit!

THE SRY GENE! It is my favorite gene to pick on. Do you think just because I have Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome I should pick between aminoacid residues 688 and 712, 739 and 784, and 827 and 870 (source)? Nope, it’s all about SRY.

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Can females have androgen insensitivity syndrome?
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Can females have androgen insensitivity syndrome?

I have Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome. My Karyotype is 46 XY. My genotype, well, I carry a mutation on my X chromosome where I am unable to understand androgens (male hormones) which I inherited from my mother who inherited from her mother. My phenotype, is female.

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What is Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome?
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What is Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome?

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome is a medical condition that is caused by a mutation on the X chromosome which causes a mutation on the AR receptor. This mutation affects the body's ability to understand androgens such as testosterone.

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Monitoring Gonads
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Monitoring Gonads

After choosing not to have a gonadectomy, there are still health care decisions to be made. This list includes steps to follow to ensure that you are monitoring your testes.

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