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[–]BiologyIsReal 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I've just answered your post on the debate sub, but I'll copy and paste my reply here.

So, about Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome (PMDS), here are some links explaining it in great detail:

https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/8435/persistent-mullerian-duct-syndrome

https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/persistent-mullerian-duct-syndrome/

https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/475516

https://scihubtw.tw/10.1071/rd17501

https://scihubtw.tw/10.1111/j.1365-2265.2010.03903.x

In females, the uterus, the Fallopian tubes and the upper third of the vagina are derived from the Müllerian ducts. In males, these ducts regress by action of the anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), which is secreted by the testes. Males with PMDS have Müllerian remnants because of mutations on the AMH or its receptor genes. They have otherwise a typical male reproductive system, though as result of their condition they may have cryptorchidism (undescended testes) or inguinal hernias. Infertility and risk of testicular or Müllerian malignancies are also common complications.

It appears there has been cases of males with this condition that present cyclic hematuria (i.e. blood in the urine), which may be explained by a hormonal imbalance (little androgens and excess of estrogens) leading to endometrial bleeding, and the presence of a fistula. However, that does NOT mean they can become pregnant. To be able to get pregnant, first of all, you need to have functional ovaries, which males with PMDS don’t have.