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   Turner Syndrome aka 45, X Syndrome, Bonnevie-Ulrich Syndrome, Chormosome X, Monosomy X, Gonadal Dysgenesis, Morgagni-Turner-Albright Syndrome, Overian Dwarfism, Ovary Aplasia, Pterygolymphangiectasia, Schereshevkii-Turner Sydrome, Turner-Varny Syndrome, XO Syndrome. Turner Syndrome is a chromosomal condition that describes girls and women with common features that are caused by complete or partial absence of the second sex chromosome. It appears to occur as a result of a random error during meiosis. Turner syndrome occurs in 1 in every 2,000 females born and in as many as 10% of all miscarriages. Diagnosis is made through a karyotype, which is usually performed on cells in the amniotic fluid before birth and on cells in the blood after birth. Most cases of turner syndrome are not inherited. When this condition results from monosomy X, the chromosomal abnormality occurs as a random event during the formation of reproductive cells.

Symptoms: Fetal Abnomralitites Webbed Neck or Lymphedema Specific heart problems in infants Slow Growth Delayed puberty Infertility 

With the missing X chromosome, it affects the body only physically. Turner Syndrome is not fatal but researchers say that most of the babies who die due to miscarriages and stillbirths due have turner syndrome.

Turner syndrome only occurs in females. It is present at conception or first cell division and remains throughout life.

There is currently no cure, but there is a common treatment called Human Growth Hormone treatments and also newly developed reproductive technologies, which can help women with Turners Syndrome get pregnant. Human Growth Hormone treatments can be taken in varies different forms. You can inject it, take it as a pill, or use the spray. Injection treatments are the most effective form and it’s a quick and beneficially treatment for most users. However, there are also a wide range of significant side effects and the injections are extremely expensive. Spray treatments quickly enter the blood stream (which allows absorption to occur quickly and fully), it is much easier to administer than injections, and it is much cheaper. However, some brands have bad tastes and it takes longs to see the benefits (which means Pill treatments are the easiest form to administer and are often very cheap. However, there may be lack of absorption due to stomach acids, some may not have actual human growth hormone ingredients, and scams are more common in companies offering the pill form. Recently developed reproductive technologies can help women with Turner syndrome become pregnant. Fertilized donor eggs can be used to create embryos, which can be inserted into the uterus of a woman with TS. With the help of hormone treatment, the woman can carry a developing fetus to term.

SUPPORT GROUPS National. 20 chapters. Founded 1987. Self-help for women, girls and their families affected by Turner syndrome. Increases public awareness about the disorder. Quarterly newsletter, chapter development assistance, advocacy, education and annual conference. Write: Turner Syndrome Society of the U.S. 14450 T.C. Jester, Suite 260 Houston, TX 77014 Voice: 1-800-365-9944 Fax: 832-249-9987 Website: http://www.turnersyndrome.org E-mail: tssus@turnersyndrome.org Verified: 9/25/2008 Network and exchange of information for parents of children with Turner’s syndrome. Information and referrals, phone support, pen pals, conferences, literature. Annual convention. Newsletter($25/year) Scope: National Founded: 1989 Address: c/o MAGIC Foundation 6645 W. North Ave. Oak Park, Illinois, 60302 United States Telephone: 1-800-3-MAGIC-3 (1-800-362-4423) or (708)383-0808 Fax: (709)383-0899 Email: mary@magicfoundation.org Website: [|http://www.magicfoundation.org] In California, Los Angeles hospital hosts an annual summer camp program for young women, ages 12-19, who are diagnosed with turner syndrome. Camp Dates: July 12th – 18th Camp Location: Pepperdine University – Malibu, CA Contact: Beverly Daley, PhD Call: (323) 361-2490 Website: [|http://www.childrenshospitalla.org]   Griffith, Andrew. “Turner Syndrome – The Basics.” __Turner Syndrome Society of the United States.__ Turner Syndrome Society of the United States. 7 Apr. 2009. . “Turner Syndrome.” __Web MD__. 4 Feb. 2008. National Organization of Rare Disorders. 7 Apr. 2009. . Ross, Judith. “Turner Syndrome.” __Teens Health__. Aug. 2008. The Nemours Foundation. 6 Apr. 2009. <http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/turner.html>. “Learning About Turner Syndrome.” __National Human Genome Research Institute.__ 23 Feb. 2009. National Institutes of Health. 6 Apr. 2009. [|http://www.genome.gov].
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