Overview
Turner syndrome affects growth, puberty and some organs. With early diagnosis, hormone treatment and regular health checks, girls and women with Turner syndrome can lead healthy, independent lives.
Symptoms
- Short stature
- Delayed or absent puberty and periods
- Infertility
- A wide or webbed neck and low hairline
- Swollen hands and feet at birth
- Heart and kidney problems
Causes and risk factors
It happens by chance when an X chromosome is lost or incomplete. It is usually not inherited.
Diagnosis
It may be suspected in pregnancy or at birth, and is confirmed with a chromosome blood test (karyotype).
Treatment
Treatment includes growth hormone in childhood, oestrogen to start puberty, regular heart, kidney, hearing and thyroid checks, and fertility advice.
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if a girl is much shorter than her peers or has not started puberty by age 13.
This information is for general education and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.
