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[[File:Dcds1z5-3beb923b-36f2-4f50-a2ca-5d5be5beddea.png|thumb|220x220px|The AFAB Hypogonadism flag.]]
'''AFAB Hypogonadism '''or '''Müllerian''' '''Hypogonadism''' is an [[intersex]] variation - more specifically, a form of [[Hypogonadism|hypogonadism]] - leading to a reduction in the output of
Those with AFAB hypogonadism are usually diagnosed because they will not have started puberty.
▲Symptoms will include the effects of low estrogen. Those with congenital hypogonadism will not begin menstruation and will having slow or absent breast growth. Those with acquired hypogonadism will stop menstruating and will experience symptoms of menopause, including lowered sex drive, loss of body hair, and hot flashes.
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Hypogonadism can be congenital or it can be acquired. Acquired hypogonadism may be caused by infections, radiation, certain autoimmune disorders, some chronic illnesses, severe stress, or damage to the pituitary gland (through drugs, radiation, or surgery.)<ref>{{Archive|URL=2020.12.24-232315/https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000390.htm}}</ref>
Hypogonadism may, in some cases, be caused by gene mutations, chromosomal abnormalities, and hormonal abnormalities. It can also be caused by other intersex variations.
== Flag ==
The flag was coined by Tumblr user beyond-mogai-pride-flags on August 3, 2017, along with [[AMAB Hypogonadism|AMAB hypogonadism]].<ref>https://beyond-mogai-pride-flags.tumblr.com/post/163776551080/hypogonadism-intersex-pride-flags</ref> It has no confirmed meaning.<ref>{{Archive|URL=2022.02.12-082618/https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Hypogonadism-AFAB-Ovarian-748738049}}</ref>
== References ==
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[[Category:Intersex Traits]]
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