Turner syndrome

Overview

Turner syndrome is a condition that affects only females and results from a missing or incomplete sex chromosome.

Symptoms

Symptoms include short stature, delayed puberty, infertility, heart defects, and certain learning disabilities.

Treatments

Treatment involves hormone therapy. Fertility treatment may be necessary for women who want to become pregnant.

Last Updated Jun 13, 2017


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