
Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
5-alpha-reductase deficiency physical examination
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Physical Examination
Physical Examination
In individuals with feminised or ambiguous genitalia, there is a tendency towards an enlarged clitoris, or microphallus, and the urethra may attach to the phallus. This structure may be capable of erections as well as ejaculations. Individuals with 5-ARD are generally capable of producing viable sperm, however artificial insemination techniques or in-vitro fertilisation are necessary.
At puberty, individuals often have primary amenorrhoea, and may experience virilisation. This may include descending of the testes, hirsuitism and deepening of the voice. In adulthood, individuals do not experience male-pattern baldness.[1]
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