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Turner Syndrome
Alternate Names : Bonnevie-Ullrich Syndrome, Gonadal Dysgenesis, Monosomy X
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Turner Syndrome Treatment
Growth hormone replacement may or may not be prescribed; it may help the child to achieve a more "normal" height.
Estrogen therapy is started at 12 or 13 years old to stimulate the development of secondary sexual characteristics so that girls affected with this disorder will have a more normal appearance as an adult. Estrogen therapy, however, will not reverse infertility. Vaginal lubricants may prevent dryness, itching, and pain during intercourse.
Cardiac surgery is sometimes necessary to correct heart defects. Antibiotics are recommended for patients with certain types of heart abnormalities in order to prevent infection.
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• Definition
• Turner Syndrome Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Turner Syndrome Symptoms & Signs
• Turner Syndrome Prevention
• Turner Syndrome Diagnosis & Tests
• Turner Syndrome Treatment
• Turner Syndrome Prognosis
• Turner Syndrome Complications
• Turner Syndrome Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Arthritis
• Cataract
• Chronic Thyroiditis (Hashimoto's Disease)
• Diabetes
• Infertility
Tests & Exams
• Estradiol - Test
• FSH
• Growth Hormone
• Karyotyping
• LH Blood Test
Other Topics
• Dry Eyes
• Eyelid Drooping
• High Blood Pressure
• Menstruation - Absent
• Obesity
• Short Stature
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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