Hyperandrogenism “Hyperandrogenism is a medical condition characterized by high levels of andr

Hyperandrogenism

“Hyperandrogenism is a medical condition characterized by high levels of androgens in females. Symptoms may include acne, seborrhea (inflamed skin), hair loss on the scalp, increased body or facial hair, and infrequent or absent menstruation. Complications may include high blood cholesterol.” -Wikipedia

A color correction of a flag I created for myself before the creation of this blog; hyperandrogenism is a (often intersex) condition that can be a cause or symptom of multiple disabilities in AFAB people, such as my Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

• Testosterone molecule (as an umbrella for androgen hormones).
• Ring for individuals whose hyperandrogenism is intersex in nature, representing their wholeness and bodily autonomy (derived from the intersex flag).
• Red: The courage to love yourself, however that love takes shape.
• Pink: hyperandrogenism not diminishing the femininity of those with a feminine gender and/or gender expression.
• White: The countless number of genders hyperandrogenism can present in.
• Dark Gold: The large population of individuals thought to have hyperandrogenism (~95 million) wishing to thrive in their own equally worthy lives.