The matter came to light when the teenager did not have menstruation for a long time and the family took him to Swarooprani Hospital in Varanasi.
The medical examination earlier ultrasound was done, in which the shocking fact was revealed that the internal structure of the girl is completely like men. Castroles were found in her stomach, while the uterus was completely missing. After this, she was referred from the Department of Gynecology to the Urology Department, where it was clear in the genetic test that her chromosomes are 46xy like men. Usually 46xx chromosomes are found in girls.
Androgen incentiveness syndrome
Doctors said that the teenager is suffering from Androgen Incentiveity Syndrome (AIS). This is a rare genetic condition in which the body does not respond to male hormone androgen, causing the external symptoms of a person to be like women, but in an internal man. This situation is so rare that one of every millions is seen in a case.
Teen counseling
After the case opened, the teenager’s counseling was conducted in the psychiatrist department, where she clarified that she considers herself a mental girl and wants to remain like a girl. Family members also supported him and told the doctors in support of this decision.
Removes both underdeveloped testicles
After this, doctors operated with binocular method laparoscopy and removed both the underdeveloped testicles from its stomach, so that no cancer is developed in future. Now hormonal therapy is being given to the teenager, which will last a lifetime. However, the doctors have also made it clear that she will never be a mother due to lack of ugly.
Symptoms of AIS
According to doctors, there are two types of AIS – complete complete AIS and partial partial AIS. In this case, the teenager has seen symptoms of complete AIS, because all her external symptoms were like female but the genetic structure was completely of male.
Hormonal therapy support
This rare and shocking case not only shocked the doctors, but has also forced the society to think that gender identity is not only related to the body, but also with mentality and upbringing. Now the teenager will be able to live a normal life with the help of hormonal therapy, just she will have to compromise with some physical limits.
What is Androgen Incentiveness Syndrome?
It is a genetic condition in which the body does not recognize the male hormone androgens, due to which the body’s development is like women, while chromosomes are like men. This situation is seen rarely, but its effects live throughout their life. A person can live a normal life with timely treatment and correct counseling.