What are the signs and symptoms of androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS)?
Males born with androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) will be infertile, unless their condition is extremely mild. All females born with AIS will be infertile because their development of internal organs is undermined by the presence of male hormones from testes in the body. Females born with AIS do not have a womb (uterus), fallopian tubes or ovaries. Signs and symptoms of CAIS (complete androgen insensitivity syndrome): About 50% of all babies born with CAIS eventually have a hernia due to undescended testes. The hernia is the first indication of possible androgen insensitivity syndrome – there are no external signs in newborn babies. Signs and symptoms, which mostly appear during puberty include: • No or extremely little underarm and pubic hair • Acne, which is linked to puberty, does not occur • Females do not start having menstrual periods because they have no ovaries • Females with CAIS have a shorter-than-normal vagina Signs and symptoms of PAIS (partial androgen insensitivity s
