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• Article: Living with Turner Syndrome

  Like many rare genetic diseases, Turner syndrome has no cure. As a result, treatments for Turner syndrome revolve around treating the symptoms of the disease and helping afflicted girls learn how to cope with life. If you have a child who suffers from Turner syndrome, keep in mind that these girls…

• Article: Turner Syndrome Symptoms

  Turner syndrome is a rare, exclusively female disease that has a number of symptoms, including a short stature and a neck that appears webbed. Because Turner syndrome affects one of the X chromosomes in women, girls affected with this condition often also experience delayed and underdeveloped sexual…

• Article: Adult Turner Syndrome Issues

  Most people inherit two sets of chromosomes from their parents. Women generally have two X chromosomes, while men have one X and one Y chromosome. Women born with Turner syndrome (TS), however, have only one X chromosome. A range of physical and other challenges arise because of the missing chromosome.…

• Article: Turner Syndrome Treatment Options

  Turner syndrome is an irreversible condition that plagues affected girls from birth. There is no cure for this condition. Consequently, treatment for Turner syndrome revolves around managing the health problems that are symptoms of this disease. Common treatments for Turner syndrome revolve around…

• Article: Turner Syndrome Complications and Side Effects

  With proper management, women with Turner syndrome can expect to live as long as healthy, unaffected individuals. However, whether or not a woman with Turner syndrome receives treatment for this condition, she may experience some complications that vary in severity. For example, while some of the…