Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome: Dilemmas for further management after gonadectomy

Autor:	Pratibha Singh, Meenakshi Gothwal, Garima Yadav, Kuldeep Singh
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2019
Předmět:	complete androgen insensitivity syndrome hormone replacement therapy partial androgen insensitivity syndrome testicular feminization syndrome Gynecology and obstetrics RG1-991
Zdroj:	Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences, Vol 12, Iss 4, Pp 348-350 (2019)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	0974-1208 1998-4766
DOI:	10.4103/jhrs.JHRS_151_18
Popis:	Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome is a rare condition, wherein a genetic male is phenotypically female and is raised as a female. Treatement requires timely gonadectomy, need for long term hormonal replaceent therapy, psycological and genetic counseling. The type, dose, duration of hrt is not well studied. Reproductive issues also need to be addressed in these young woman. We report here a case of complete androgen insensitivity which posed a quandary for management of long term bone health. Review of literature for management is discussed. These cases are best managed by a multi-disciplenary team comprising of gynecologist, geneticist, endocrinologist and clinical psycologist or psychiatrist.
Databáze:	Directory of Open Access Journals
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