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[[File:Hypergonadism.jpg|thumb|The Hypergonadism flag.]] |
[[File:Hypergonadism.jpg|thumb|The Hypergonadism flag.]] |
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'''Hypergonadism''' is an [[intersex]] |
'''Hypergonadism''' is an [[intersex]] variation where there is a hyperfunction of the gonads. It can manifest as precocious puberty, and is caused by abnormally high levels of testosterone or estrogen, which are crucial hormones for sexual development. |
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It can encompass [[Aromatase Excess Syndrome|aromatase excess syndrome]], [[hyperestrogenism]], and [[hyperandrogenism]]. |
It can encompass [[Aromatase Excess Syndrome|aromatase excess syndrome]], [[hyperestrogenism]], and [[hyperandrogenism]]. |
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== Causes == |
== Causes == |
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These variations can be caused by gene mutations, liver or kidney diseases, infections, surgical interventions, autoimmune disorders, horomonal abnormalities, injury to ones glands, and encephalitis. |
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It may also be caused by other intersex |
It may also be caused by other intersex variations. |
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== Flag == |
== Flag == |
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The Hypergonadism flag was coined by [[User:Reign of the breadsticcs|Reign of the breadsticcs]] on May 7th of 2021. It has no confirmed meaning. |
The Hypergonadism flag was coined by [[User:Reign of the breadsticcs|Reign of the breadsticcs]] on May 7th of 2021. It has no confirmed meaning. |
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== Partnering intersex- |
== Partnering intersex-variations == |
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* [[17-KSR Deficiency]] |
* [[17-KSR Deficiency]] |
Revision as of 23:53, 10 May 2021
Hypergonadism is an intersex variation where there is a hyperfunction of the gonads. It can manifest as precocious puberty, and is caused by abnormally high levels of testosterone or estrogen, which are crucial hormones for sexual development.
It can encompass aromatase excess syndrome, hyperestrogenism, and hyperandrogenism.
Causes
These variations can be caused by gene mutations, liver or kidney diseases, infections, surgical interventions, autoimmune disorders, horomonal abnormalities, injury to ones glands, and encephalitis.
It may also be caused by other intersex variations.
Flag
The Hypergonadism flag was coined by Reign of the breadsticcs on May 7th of 2021. It has no confirmed meaning.
Partnering intersex-variations
- 17-KSR Deficiency
- 49,XXXXY Syndrome
- 45,X/46,XY Mosaicism
- Androgen resistance
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Cytochrome PORD
- FMPP
- Kallman Syndrome
- Leydig Cell Hypoplasia
- MDP Syndrome
- Müllerian Agenesis
- PMDS
- PPSH
- WNT4 Deficiency
- XXYY Syndrome