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'''Leydig Cell Hypoplasia''' or '''LCH''' is an extremely rare [[intersex]] trait that effects [[AMAB]]/[[CTM]] individuals in which the Leydig Cell (a cell that secretes androgens) is underdeveloped. This underdevelopment causes a decrease in androgens and may cause ones male traits to be more [[feminine]] in nature. One with this condition tends to have [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitals]] or otherwise fall on the [[agenital]] spectrum, [[hypospadias]], decreased body hair, and decreased muscle tone. |
'''Leydig Cell Hypoplasia''' or '''LCH''' is an extremely rare [[intersex]] trait that effects [[AMAB]]/[[CTM]] individuals in which the Leydig Cell (a cell that secretes androgens) is underdeveloped. This underdevelopment causes a decrease in androgens and may cause ones male traits to be more [[feminine]] in nature. One with this condition tends to have [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitals]] or otherwise fall on the [[agenital]] spectrum, [[hypospadias]], decreased body hair, and decreased muscle tone. |
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The flag was created on April 27, 2021 by FANDOM user Ariathatsme. The meaning goes as follows: Blue-grey for CTM individuals and connection to masculinity, white for inclusivity and connection, yellow for the intersex spectrum, and pink mask for femininity shielding masculine traits. |
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== History == |
== History == |
Revision as of 17:03, 27 April 2021
Leydig Cell Hypoplasia or LCH is an extremely rare intersex trait that effects AMAB/CTM individuals in which the Leydig Cell (a cell that secretes androgens) is underdeveloped. This underdevelopment causes a decrease in androgens and may cause ones male traits to be more feminine in nature. One with this condition tends to have ambiguous genitals or otherwise fall on the agenital spectrum, hypospadias, decreased body hair, and decreased muscle tone.
Flag
The flag was created on April 27, 2021 by FANDOM user Ariathatsme. The meaning goes as follows: Blue-grey for CTM individuals and connection to masculinity, white for inclusivity and connection, yellow for the intersex spectrum, and pink mask for femininity shielding masculine traits.
History
There is no confirmation of its original discovery, however it has been known since 1995.