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Because of the inability of the streak gonads to produce [[sex hormone]]s (both [[estrogen]]s and [[androgen]]s), most of the [[secondary sex characteristic]]s do not develop. This is especially true of estrogenic changes such as breast development, widening of the pelvis and hips, and [[menstrual cycle|menstrual periods]]. Because the [[adrenal gland]]s can make limited amounts of androgens and are not affected by this syndrome, most of these girls will develop pubic hair, though it often remains sparse. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
History and Symptoms
Because of the inability of the streak gonads to produce sex hormones (both estrogens and androgens), most of the secondary sex characteristics do not develop. This is especially true of estrogenic changes such as breast development, widening of the pelvis and hips, and menstrual periods. Because the adrenal glands can make limited amounts of androgens and are not affected by this syndrome, most of these girls will develop pubic hair, though it often remains sparse.