ALLMedicine™ Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Center

Feb 2nd, 2023 - Congenital defects of androgen synthesis or action in 46, XY individuals can result in impaired virilisation, despite the apparent testicular development. In a recent case report of a young adult with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS...

Jan 29th, 2023 - Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) is a common disorder/differences of sex development with a 46, XY karyotype, but diverse genital phenotypes. Various pathogenic variants within the androgen receptor (AR) gene on the X chromosome are the prima...

Dec 23rd, 2022 - We present a case of a large intra-abdominal mass found to be localized pure seminoma within a retained gonad of a 53-year-old phenotypic female with 46,XY differences in sex development (DSD) and androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS). Our managem...

Nov 1st, 2022 - Androgen effects in humans are usually (but not always) mediated by the androgen receptor which is coded for by the androgen receptor gene (AR gene). Individuals with abnormalities of this receptor gene can present with androgen insensitivity synd...

Sep 22nd, 2022 - The 'DSD Pathways' study was initiated to assess health status and patterns of care among people enrolled in large integrated healthcare systems and diagnosed with conditions comprising the broad category of disorders (differences) of sex developm...

Mar 31st, 2022 - An Endo-European Reference Network guideline initiative was launched including 16 clinicians experienced in endocrinology, pediatric and adult and 2 patient representatives. The guideline was endorsed by the European Society for Pediatric Endocrin...

Nov 1st, 2022 - Androgen effects in humans are usually (but not always) mediated by the androgen receptor which is coded for by the androgen receptor gene (AR gene). Individuals with abnormalities of this receptor gene can present with androgen insensitivity synd...

Apr 5th, 2021 - A 38-year old women with a 46,XY disorder of sex development (DSD) based on a 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 3 deficiency (17β-HSD3) was seen at the department of Internal Medicine-Endocrinology at the Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands...

Feb 3rd, 2022 - This study was published in ResearchSquare.com as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways Patients with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS) developed worsened cholesterol profiles when treated with either estradiol...

Apr 21st, 2021 - (Reuters Health) - People with androgen insensitivity syndrome may be more likely to develop asthma, a new study suggests. Researchers examined data on the prevalence of androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) and asthma in medical records for more ...

Oct 16th, 2020 - The first US study of its kind paints a concerning picture of the mental and physical health status of intersex adults. Results of a national survey found that over 60% of intersex respondents, defined as those born with differences in sex traits ...

May 8th, 2017 - The Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) presented the conclusions and recommendations of the TFOS Dry Eye Workshop II (DEWS II) during a special session of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2017 Annual Meeting i...

Oct 29th, 2015 - As a member of a multidisciplinary clinic that cares for gender-nonconforming (GN) youth, I frequently field questions from providers about how to handle gender identity concerns in the primary care setting. The specific health care needs of these.