Andrea was born as a female, and her parents raised her as a girl. As an adult, she is unable to conceive with her partner. A medical examination reveals that she has the genetic makeup of a man and lacks a uterus, as a result of which she is infertile. In this scenario, Andrea is most likely suffering from ________.

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Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) is a condition where a person is genetically male (having XY chromosomes) but is resistant to male hormones (androgens). As a result, the person has some or all of the physical traits of a woman, but the genetic makeup of a man. In this scenario, Andrea's inability to conceive and lack of a uterus, despite being raised as a girl, aligns with the characteristics of AIS.

Andrea Was Born as a Female, and Her Parents Raised