Facts About Turner’s Syndrome

Turner Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the absence or damage of one set of genes of X chromosome resulting in failure to the development of ovaries.sex hormone production and physical development.Turner syndrome only occurs in females.

Turner syndrome affects approximately 1 out of every 2,500 female live births worldwide. It embraces a broad spectrum of features, from major heart defects to minor cosmetic issues. Some individuals with Turner syndrome may have only a few features, while others may have many. Almost all people with Turner syndrome have short stature and loss of ovarian function, but the severity of these problems varies considerably amongst individuals.

Turner syndrome is a lifelong condition. Most people live long and healthy lives, yet some are susceptible to a number of chronic conditions.Careful medical follow-up for commonly associated chronic dieases,early preventive care and treatment are essential.
In childhood, growth hormone therapy is standard to prevent short stature as an adult. Estrogen replacement therapy usually is required, but starting too early can compromise adult height. Estrogen usually is started from age 12-15 years.