AIS video

Eden Wood's Struggle: Secret from childhood about her medical condition; felt something was off biologically.
Health Appearance: Despite being healthy in appearance, Eden faced hidden health issues, including twisted ovaries.
Diagnosis: Doctors suggested surgery to remove ovaries, claiming it would lead to infertility. This was later revealed to be a lie.

Diagnosis at 15: Eden learns of her condition; has male chromosomes (XY) instead of female (XX).
Condition Overview: AIS leads to development of female physical traits but with internal testes instead of ovaries.
Hormonal Aspects: AIS women produce large quantities of testosterone but convert it to estrogen, resulting in typical female characteristics without typical male traits.
Medical Secrecy: Historically, medical professionals withheld information about AIS due to societal stigma and concerns about patient reactions.

Eden's Internal Conflict: Struggled with self-image and intimacy due to deception faced about her identity.
Seeking Validation: Experienced promiscuity as a means of self-validation, though struggling with personal acceptance.
Kylie Witcher's Experience: Another young girl with AIS; aware of her condition and embraces it positively, contrasting Eden's earlier experiences.
Parental Support: Kylie's mother discusses the condition in a nurturing light, emphasizing adoption possibilities.

Eden's Journey: Gained acceptance in discussing AIS; married but faced difficulties concerning intimacy due to past trauma.
Parenting Journey: Despite infertility, Eden was able to adopt and even breastfeed through hormonal treatment.
Reflection on Identity: Challenges the notion of gender being strictly determined by chromosomes; emphasizes living genuinely and being comfortable in one's skin.