ALLMedicine™ Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Center

Aug 12th, 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...

Jul 27th, 2022 - Obstructive vaginal and uterine anomalies including imperforate hymen, transverse vaginal septum, and vaginal and/or cervical atresia or aplasia, might rarely present in infancy or childhood with hydrocolpos and/or hydrometra but they usually go u...

Jun 7th, 2022 - Mild androgen insensitivity syndrome (MAIS) belongs to the androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) spectrum, an X-linked genetic disease that is the most common cause of differences in sex development. Unfortunately, AIS studies mainly focus on the ...

May 28th, 2022 - Sex hormones drive development and function of reproductive organs or the development of secondary sex characteristics but their effects on the cardiovascular system are poorly understood. In this review, we identify the gaps in our understanding ...

Apr 20th, 2022 - Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) is a rare X-linked genetic disorder caused by mutations in the androgen receptor (AR) gene. AIS can be divided into partial type (PAIS), mild type (MAIS), and complete type (CAIS) based on the degree of androg...

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...

Aug 12th, 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Feb 3rd, 2022 - This study was published in ResearchSquare.com as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed.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.