The curious case of Sudyumna: A tale of sex reversal from the Bhagavata Purana

Tracking endocrine disease in mythology especially one as old and diverse as Indian mythology is a challenge. A curious case of sex reversal in the bhagavata purana is described and hunches about the disorder of sexual differentiation that manifested itself in the hapless Sudyumna the son of Manu is...

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Published in:	Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism Vol. 17; no. 3; pp. 451 - 453
Main Author:	Seshadri, Krishna
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Medknow Publications 01-05-2013 Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:	5 alpha reductase deficiency Bhagavatha Purana cyclical hormonal production disorder of sexual differentiation Endocrine gland diseases Endocrinology and the Arts leydig cell tumor persistent mullerian duct syndrome Religious aspects Risk factors Sudyumna India persistent mullerian duct syndrome cyclical hormonal production 5 alpha reductase deficiency Bhagavatha Purana leydig cell tumor disorder of sexual differentiation Sudyumna
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Summary:	Tracking endocrine disease in mythology especially one as old and diverse as Indian mythology is a challenge. A curious case of sex reversal in the bhagavata purana is described and hunches about the disorder of sexual differentiation that manifested itself in the hapless Sudyumna the son of Manu is attempted. 5 alpha reductase deficiency appears to be the closest candidate but some twists in the tale are required to fill in the gaps.
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ISSN:	2230-8210 2230-9500
DOI:	10.4103/2230-8210.111640