17-beta Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase 3 Deficiency
(also: 17 beta, 17-beta HSD)
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Introduction
This is an intersex variation. Individual people who have this intersex variation may or may not identify as intersex.
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General Information
People with this intersex variation have XY chromosomes and testes. They do not have one of the enzymes needed to synthesize testosterone. Most people with this variation have a vagina, vulva, and undecended testes. Some have ambiguous genitalia. Some have a micropenis that may have proximal hypospadias.
During puberty, people with 17 beta will often develop secondary sex characteristics associated with a typical testosterone puberty.
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Flag
This flag was posted on tumblr by the user dhddmods in July of 2024. The purpose of this flag is to represent and unite those with this intersex variation.
The letters and numbers on the flag represent the name of this intersex variation. The purple and yellow coloration are referencing the intersex flag. The shades of grey surrounding the blue represents the "barrier" preventing androstenedione from converting into testosterone.
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External Links
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Additional Resources
- Intersex Wiki - 17-Beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 3 deficiency (https://intersex.wiki/wiki/17-Beta_hydroxysteroid_dehydrogenase_3_deficiency)
- Medline Plus: 17-beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 3 deficiency (https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/17-beta-hydroxysteroid-dehydrogenase-3-deficiency/)
- Tumblr: dhddmods: 07/31/2024: Some intersex flags! (Part 2) (https://www.tumblr.com/the-transgenda-agenda/790789758722981888)
- Wikipedia - 17β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase III deficiency (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17%CE%B2-Hydroxysteroid_dehydrogenase_III_deficiency)
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