The Orchis
A blog dedicated to Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
What does The Orchis mean?
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.
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.
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.
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.