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Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome in two sisters: Physical and psychological results after different approach of neovagina formation

Authors :
Anastasia Vatopoulou
Theofilos Kanavos
Fani Gkrozou
Effrosyni Birbas
Orestis Tsonis
Chara Skentou
Minas Paschopoulos
Source :
Global Pediatrics, Vol 6, Iss , Pp 100079- (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2023.

Abstract

Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS) occurs in XY individuals due to androgen receptor dysfunction and presents with female phenotype and primary amenorrhea. Patients are typically raised and identify themselves as female and the absence of an upper vagina results in psychological and sexual problems. The cases of two sisters with CAIS that were managed differently regarding the neovagina formation are presented. Non-surgical neovagina formation results in sufficient vaginal depth and satisfying sexual life and may be preferred over the operation. Our findings highlight that the interaction of CAIS patients with each other and the continuous psychological and physical support by the medical team contribute significantly to the outcome.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26670097
Volume :
6
Issue :
100079-
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Global Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3e5cabbc3664de08d138f5ae810a1b3
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gpeds.2023.100079