Swyer Syndrome

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:59:52 GMT

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clipper's remarks: An intersex condition that I have

Swyer syndrome, or XY gonadal dysgenesis, is a type of female hypogonadism in which no functional gonads are present to induce puberty in an otherwise normal girl whose karyotype is then found to be XY.

Although an XY karyotype can also indicate a girl with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, the absence of breasts, and the presence of a uterus and pubic hair exclude the possibility. At this point it is usually possible for a physician to make a diagnosis of Swyer syndrome.

As girls' ovaries normally produce no important body changes before puberty, a defect of the reproductive system typically remains unsuspected in girls with Swyer syndrome until puberty fails to occur.

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Asexuality

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:50:21 GMT

clipped by: Natnie

Clip Source: www.asexuality.org

An asexual is someone who does not experience sexual attraction. Unlike celibacy, which people choose, asexuality is an intrinsic part of who we are. Asexuality does not make our lives any worse or any better, we just face a different set of challenges than most sexual people. There is considerable diversity among the asexual community, each asexual person experiences things like relationships, attraction, and arousal somewhat differently.

For some sexual arousal is a fairly regular occurrence, though it is not associated with a desire to find a sexual partner or partners.

Figuring out how to flirt, to be intimate, or to be monogamous in a nonsexual relationships can be challenging, but free of sexual expectations we can form relationships in ways that are grounded in our individual needs and desires.

Tags: asexuality, nonsexual

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