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Developmental disorders of the female reproductive tract

Symptoms: Symptoms may vary according to the abnormality present. For example, with inadequate ovary development (ovarian agenesis) breast development and menses will not occur because of the lack of estrogen. Signs and tests: Careful physical examination of the infant before a gender is assigned is critical in the case of ambiguous genitalia. Text Continues Below Chromosomal studies (karyotyping) and diagnostic tests for hormone imbalances may be performed. Ultrasound may be recommended to identify whether a uterus and cervix are present.

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