XY complete gonadal dysgenesis, also known as Swyer syndrome, is a condition resulting in a female phenotype in an individual with a 46,XY karyotype. Though they typically have normal vulvas, those affected typically have underdeveloped gonads, fibrous tissue termed "streak gonads", and without hormone replacement therapy, typically will not experience puberty.
XY complete gonadal dysgenesis, also known as Swyer syndrome, is a condition resulting in a female phenotype in an individual with a 46,XY karyotype. Though they typically have normal vulvas, those affected typically have underdeveloped gonads, fibrous tissue termed "streak gonads", and without hormone replacement therapy, typically will not experience puberty.
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