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'''Gonadal dysgenesis''' is an [[intersex]] bodily/corporeal variation of the atypical embryonic development of the gonads, with reproductive tissue replaced with dysfunctional, fibrous tissue, termed streak gonads. Streak gonads are a form of aplasia, resulting in hormonal failure that manifests as sexual infantism and infertility, with no initiation of puberty and secondary sex characteristics. |
'''Gonadal dysgenesis''' is an [[intersex]] bodily/corporeal variation of the atypical embryonic development of the gonads, with reproductive tissue replaced with dysfunctional, fibrous tissue, termed streak gonads. Streak gonads are a form of aplasia, resulting in hormonal failure that manifests as sexual infantism and infertility, with no initiation of puberty and secondary sex characteristics. |
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One with this condition cannot ovulate as their reproductive tissue is not formed and is instead replaced with simple tissue. This is usually seen with people who have [[45,X/46,XY Mosaicism]] or [[Turner Syndrome|Turners syndrome]], however it can be a condition amongst itself. |
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== Swyer syndrome == |
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Someone with '''Swyer Syndrome''' is typically an [[AFAB]] individual with female genitals and a female reproductive system, however their gonads are functionless and is replaced with streak gonads. If left without HRT, they will not experience puberty. |
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The name was chosen to be named after the endocrinologist who first discovered it, Gerald Swyer. |
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== History == |
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Swyer syndrome was first described by G. I. M. Swyer in 1955 in a report of two cases. |
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== Resources == |
== Resources == |
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonadal_dysgenesis |
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonadal_dysgenesis |
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XY_gonadal_dysgenesis#History |
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