Reifenstein syndrome

PAIS; Androgen insensitivity syndrome - partial; Incomplete testicular feminization; Type I familial incomplete male pseudohermaphroditism; Lubs syndrome; Reifenstein syndrome; Rosewater syndrome; Intersex; Difference of sex development; DSD

Partial androgen insensitivity syndrome (PAIS) is a genetic (inherited) condition that occurs when the body can't respond to male sex hormones (androgens). Testosterone is a male sex hormone.

PAIS is a type of androgen insensitivity syndrome. Androgen insensitivity syndrome is one of the conditions that are described as intersex or difference of sex development (DSD).

Male reproductive system

The male reproductive system, viewed from a sagittal section.

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