Katie has XY chromosomes, but she was raised as a female, appears female, and identifies as heterosexual. Which hormonal variation does she likely have?

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Katie likely has Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS), a condition where a person is genetically male (XY chromosomes) but is resistant to male hormones (androgens). As a result, the person has the physical traits of a female but male (XY) chromosomes. Individuals with CAIS are raised as females and have a female gender identity.

Katie Has XY Chromosomes, but She Was Raised as a Female