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What heart problems are caused by Turner syndrome?
Cardiovascular malformations are well-recognized congenital anomalies in Turner syndrome. Dilation and dissection of the aorta are reported in approximately half of women with Turner syndrome
How long do people with turner syndrome live?
people (girls/women) with turner syndrome live as long as regular people do....turner syndrome does not affect life spancy
Are women who have turner's syndrome sterile?
Yes, most women with Turner syndrome are infertile. There are two types of Turner syndrome and people with the Mosaic form of it (that is, only some of their cells are affected) are sometimes (rarely) able to have children naturally if they have gone through puberty spontaneously.
What is the life quality of someone with turner syndrome?
Turner Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder where one or part of the sex chromosomes (X chromosomes) is missing. Turner Syndrome doesn't reduce the life expectancy of a person directly, so their life expectancy is about the same as the average person. However, they are often faced with health concerns such as heart disease, diabetes etc.
How many chromosomes would the body of a women born with Turner's syndrome have?
45. 22 pairs plus one chromosome; the one X Turner's syndrome women usually posses.
Is Turner syndrome inherited?
It is not, the women affected by it cannot have their own children, so the syndrome is not inherited.
What is the percentage of successful in vitro treatments for women with Turner Syndrome?
The success rate of in vitro treatments in women with Turner Syndrome can vary depending on individual factors such as age, ovarian reserve, and overall health. However, it's generally lower than for women without Turner Syndrome due to factors like reduced ovarian function and infertility issues associated with the condition. It is important for women with Turner Syndrome to discuss their specific situation with a fertility specialist to understand their chances of success.
Do only girls get turner syndrome?
Yes, only women are born with the TS.
Is turner syndrome inheritable or random?
Turner syndrome is usually random and not inherited. It occurs when a female is born with a missing or incomplete X chromosome. In rare cases, Turner syndrome can be inherited if one parent carries a chromosomal abnormality.
How was turner syndrome discovered?
by looking at a woman who appeared to be healthy but was smaller then average women
Do women with Turner syndrome look like normal females?
Turner Syndrome occurs when a female has only one X chromosome. One of the first signs of Turner is short stature which becomes apparent at about age 5. Most Turner Syndrome women do not go through puberty unless given hormone therapy. They can have obvious skeletal deformities, a lower than normal hairline on the back of their necks, swelling of the hands and feet and additional folds on their necks.
Which syndrome is characterized by the XO chromosome abnormality?
Turner syndrome is characterized by an XO chromosome abnormality, where individuals have only one X chromosome instead of the usual two. This condition can lead to various physical and developmental abnormalities, such as short stature, heart defects, and infertility. Treatment may involve hormone therapy and fertility treatment.
