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Turner Syndrome
About Turner Syndrome
Turner Syndrome is a generic condition that affects about one in every 2,500 girls. Women with Turner Syndrome do not have the usual pair of X chromosomes, they are either missing a whole or part of one. This means that girls with Turner Syndrome are infertile and can therefore not reproduce. It is not usually hereditary, but occurs at random during the formation of reproductive cells.
There are many possible symtomes for Turner Syndrome, some girls have fewer than others. They are short stature, webbing on the neck's skin, a low hairline at the back of the head, abnormal eye features, low-set ears, more than usual moles on the skin, and lack of development in menstuation.
Symptomes
There is no known cure for Turner Syndrome, but there are treatments that can help better the quality of life. Growth hormones can be taken, estrogen reqlacement therapy can be done to stimulate the developement of sexual characteristics, and embryos can be created by fertilization donor eggs and then inserted into the uterus of a woman with Turner Syndrome so she can carry the fetus.
Treatments
Quality of Life
With the right medical care, early intervention, and ongoing support, a girl with Turner Syndrome can live a normal life. Girls with TS have a high risk for a number of other medical conditions such as kidney and heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and arthritis will occur with Turner Syndrome. Aside from these things, the hardest is self-esteem. Girls with TS often feel bad about themselves and need suppot from people in their lives. Woman with Turner Syndrome can live a long life since it is not fatal.
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