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Klinefelter Syndrome
Alternate Names : 47 X-X-Y Syndrome
Klinefelter Syndrome Treatment
There is no treatment for the infertility associated with this syndrome. Testosterone therapy will improve the development of secondary sexual characteristics. Testosterone treatment usually starts at the beginning of puberty. Once this treatment begins, it needs to be continued for life. The testicular changes that lead to infertility are not preventable.
Enlarged breast tissue (Gynecomastia) can be treated with plastic surgery if it is disfiguring.
Counseling may benefit people with emotional difficulties due to sexual dysfunction and to reinforce male identity.
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• Definition
• Klinefelter Syndrome Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Klinefelter Syndrome Symptoms & Signs
• Klinefelter Syndrome Diagnosis & Tests
• Klinefelter Syndrome Treatment
• Klinefelter Syndrome Prognosis
• Klinefelter Syndrome Complications
• Klinefelter Syndrome Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Breast Cancer
• Hypogonadism
• Infertility
• Lung Disease
• Osteoporosis
• Varicose Veins
Tests & Exams
• FSH
• Karyotyping
• LH Blood Test
• Semen Analysis
• Testosterone
Other Topics
• Gynecomastia
• Penis
• Testes
Review Date : 2/5/2003
Reviewed By : Douglas R. Stewart, M.D., Division of Medical Genetics, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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