Q. Which one of the following characteristics is related to Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome?

[A] Underdevelopment or absence of the uterus

[B] Absence of menstruation for six months or more

[C] Overproduction of androgens by the adrenal glands

[D] The presence of adhesions or scar tissue in the uterine cavity

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation – Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH), often referred to as MRKH syndrome, is a congenital disorder that affects the female reproductive system. It is characterized by the underdevelopment or absence of the uterus and the upper part of the vagina in women.

Recently, the Supreme Court has allowed a woman with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome to undergo surrogacy using a donor egg.

Source: ForumIAS

 

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