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Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) happens when an individual who is genetically male with an XY chromosome makeup is resistant to the male hormones (androgens). This results in the individual having the physical traits of a woman but the genetic composition of a man. Androgen insensitivity syndrome is a sex differentiation disorder. It was previously referred…
5-alpha-reductase deficiency is a condition that affects the male sexual development before birth and during puberty. One must understand the nature of 5-Alpha-Reductase Deficiency in order to Understand Infertility in Ambiguous Genitalia. Individuals with this condition are genetically male, possessing an X and a Y chromosome in each of their cells; they also have testes….
Genes which are the make-up of DNA are a very essential part of hereditary. Genes come in pairs, one part from the male parent and the other from the female parent. Also, genes are the dominant elements in DNA that determine an individual’s development, function, and their attributes like hair color, height, and even eye…
A collection of hereditary diseases that affect the adrenal glands collectively is referred to as congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The adrenal glands are a pair of walnut-sized organs that are situated above the kidneys. They are responsible for producing important hormones like cortisol, mineralocorticoids like aldosterone, and androgens like testosterone which are required for growth and…
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic condition that affects that gives rise to problems with the physical, mental, and behavioral aspects of an individual. The condition causes a sense of constant hunger that usually begins at about two years of age. People with this syndrome always crave food because they never feel satisfied. This usually…
What is Fragile X Syndrome? Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder and an inherited disorder as well. It causes intellectual, learning, physical, and developmental disabilities. It can also be called Martin-Bell syndrome. The syndrome is called fragile X because when looked at through a microscope, a part of the X chromosome looks fragile…
Turner syndrome, or Monosomy X, is a condition that only affects females. It arises when one of the X chromosomes is absent, totally or partially. This syndrome can result in several issues for the individual like short height, heart defects, and a failure of the ovaries to develop properly. From XX to XY: The Complexities of…
There are numerous medical travel agencies and facilitators that exist in the market. With the ever-growing need for affordable and state-of-the-art medical services which may not be available in one’s country of residence, the number of medical travel agencies and facilitators has witnessed a sharp increase recently. These medical tourism companies make it very straightforward…
Many cancer treatments can affect the fertility of women or girls. In the consultation process, a doctor will usually inform the patient if the cancer treatment they will go through will increase the individual’s risk of infertility. It is essential to talk about cancer and infertility and how surrogacy offers a path to parenthood. Therefore,…
A lot of individuals are unable to conceive, carry a pregnancy, and have children due to chromosomal abnormalities. In other words, their infertility is caused by these chromosomal abnormalities. Also, in some cases, it is due to an inherited chromosomal abnormality. In other instances, it could be due to a single-gene defect passed down from…
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