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Medical Conditions - Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

A genetically male person with one X and one Y chromosome is resistant to male hormones or androgens. As a result, the person has male genetics but some physical characteristics of a woman. This condition is called androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS).

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What does an XY chromosome indicate in a female by birth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand your concerns. A total of 46 chromosomes means the overall number of chromosomes is normal.

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