Turner Syndrome

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Turner syndrome a condition that affects only females results when one of the X chromosomes sex chromosomes is missing or partially missing Turner syndrome can cause a

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Turner Syndrome is a random chromosomal disorder affecting only women and over two million of them It should be detected during a girl s first few years of life if not at birth for the best

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Find out about Turner syndrome including the symptoms how it s diagnosed and the treatment and support that is available

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Turner syndrome happens when your female baby is born with a missing or partial X chromosome It causes symptoms like short stature delayed puberty and issues with ovary function

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Females typically have two X chromosomes but in individuals with Turner syndrome one copy of the X chromosome is missing or altered The most common feature of Turner syndrome is short stature

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Turner syndrome results when one normal X chromosome is present in cells and the other sex chromosome is missing or structurally altered The missing genetic material affects development

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There s no cure for Turner syndrome but certain treatments can help cope with the symptoms and effects of this condition Hormone treatments with growth hormone and or other hormones can

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Turner syndrome affects only females as the result of a missing or partially missing X chromosome causing a variety of medical and developmental problems

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Turner syndrome can cause symptoms and complications throughout life but treatments allow girls and women with this rare genetic disease to live relatively healthy lives