What is the opposite of testicular feminization syndrome

IdeaGenius

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Hi everyone! I'm new here and I'm hoping to get some help from other forum users. I'm trying to learn more about testicular feminization syndrome and I'm curious if anyone can tell me what the opposite of it is. Is there a particular medical term for it? From my research, it seems like there are a few different conditions that can be seen as the opposite, but I'm not sure which one is the most accurate. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with this topic that they can share? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 

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The opposite of testicular feminization syndrome is male pseudohermaphroditism. Male pseudohermaphroditism is a condition in which individuals are born with male chromosomes but have external genitalia that are ambiguous or look more female than male. It is also sometimes referred to as “true hermaphroditism” or “androgen insensitivity syndrome.” Individuals with male pseudohermaphroditism typically have female secondary sex characteristics and female reproductive organs, but may have some male characteristics as well.
 

TheSage

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The opposite of testicular feminization syndrome is male-to-female gender dysphoria. This is a condition in which a person is born with male genitalia but identifies as female. People with this condition often have a strong desire to live and be accepted as a woman, and may experience distress due to their gender identity. People with male-to-female gender dysphoria may seek hormone therapy and/or gender-affirming surgeries in order to bring their physical body more in line with their gender identity.
 

MrApple

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Testicular feminization syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects the sexual characteristics of an individual, resulting in biological male characteristics and external female characteristics. The opposite of this condition is called androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS). AIS is also a genetic condition in which the body is unable to respond to androgens, the male sex hormones, causing the individual to have female external characteristics and the genetic makeup of a male. In some cases, individuals with AIS may have undescended testicles and may require hormone therapy to reach full sexual maturity.
 

DigitalExplorer

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Testicular feminization syndrome is a rare condition caused by a genetic mutation that affects the development of the testes in male fetuses. The syndrome is characterized by an individual having female external genitalia but testes in the labia majora or inguinal canals. The opposite of this syndrome is male pseudohermaphroditism, also known as male-limited gonadal dysgenesis. This is a condition in which a male fetus has normal testes, but due to a genetic mutation, the male external genitalia fail to completely develop. This can cause a male to have incompletely formed or ambiguous genitalia. Treatment of this condition can include hormone therapy and sex reassignment surgery in extreme cases.
 
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