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46,XX De La Chappelle syndrome

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:30 pm
by tcheng8419
Is there anyway of extracting sperm from a male with 46,XX male syndrome?

Re: 46,XX De La Chappelle syndrome

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:26 pm
by Dr. Wisot
These genetic issues can be complex and not everyone with the syndrome will have the exact same expression of the symptoms depending on the exact crossover of Y material into the X chromosome. In the classical definition there would be no sperm. But an examination by a urologist who is a fertility expert and possibly a biopsy of the testis would give you a definitive answer for the affected individual.

Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group
Redondo Beach, California