[[File:Dcds1z5-3beb923b-36f2-4f50-a2ca-5d5be5beddea.png|thumb|220x220px|The AFAB Hypogonadism flag.]]
'''AFAB Hypogonadism '''or '''Müllerian''' '''Hypogonadism''' is an [[intersex]] traitvariation - more specifically, a form of [[Hypogonadism|hypogonadism]] - leading to a reduction in the output of female[[Müllerian]] [[Sex|sex]] hormones including estrogen and progesterone in [[AFAB]] or otherwise [[CTF]] peopleindividuals, due to decreased functionality of the ovaries. Hypogonadism can be primary, meaning it's caused by a problem with the ovaries, or it can be secondary hypogonadism, meaning it's caused by a problem with the signals sent from the brain to the ovaries.
One symptom includes the effects of low estrogen, which will cause one to not begin menstruation and will having slow or [[Secondary Sex Agenesis|absent breast growth]]. Those with acquired hypogonadism will stop menstruating and will experience symptoms of menopause, including lowered sex drive (unless they are on the [[Asexual Spectrum|ace-spectrum]] already,), loss of body hair, and hot flashes. This will occasionally cause [[Hyperandrogenism|extra production in testosterone]], which may caused more [[masculine]] or [[androgynous]] traits to develop.
Those with congenitalAFAB hypogonadism are usually diagnosed because they will not have started puberty.
== Causes ==
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>
Congenital hypogonadismHypogonadism may, in some cases, be caused by thegene mutations, chromosomal abnormalities, and hormonal abnormalities. It can also be caused by conditionsother listedintersex below:variations.
* Gene mutations
* Chromosomal abnormalities
* Horomonal abnormalities (such as [[Hyperandrogenism|increased testosterone]])
* [[17-AH Deficiency]]
* [[Aromatase Deficiency]]
* [[Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia]]
*[[Cytochrome PORD]]
* [[Gonadal Agenesis|Gonadal Agenesis (Ovarian Agenesis)]]
* [[Gonadal Dysgenesis]]
*[[H Syndrome]]
*[[MDP Syndrome]]
* [[Müllerian Agenesis]]
* [[Turner Syndrome]]
== Flag ==
The flag was coined by Tumblr user beyond-mogai-pride-flags on orAugust before3, June2017, 7thalong ofwith 2018[[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>
== Resources ==
# https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000390.htm
#https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Hypogonadism-AFAB-Ovarian-748738049
== References ==
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