Informational

Reasons and Educational

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What is
Reasons: One X chromosome missing Programmes and assistance that are
entirely or partially results in Turner specifically designed to overcome

Turner
syndrome. It's unclear why this learning challenges and optimise
chromosomal mistake occurred. academic potential.

Syndrome?
Diagnosis: can be identified during Support Groups: Making connections
pregnancy via chorionic villus with groups for families affected by
sampling (CVS) or karyotype analysis Turner syndrome can offer resources,
One of the X following amniocentesis. knowledge, and consolation.
Chromosome analysis and physical
chromosomes is
Living with
examination are part of postnatal
absent or largely diagnosis.

absent in females
Control and Turner
Assistance Syndrome
with Turner
Syndrome, a
chromosomal Hormone Therapy: Oestrogen
People with Turner Syndrome can have
replacement therapy to start and
abnormality. maintain secondary sexual
happy, healthy lives if they receive the
right support and medical attention.
characteristics; growth hormone
Promoting professional possibilities,
therapy to increase height.

Indications
academic success, and social inclusion
Health Monitoring: Routine
improves quality of life.

and Features
examinations for problems with the
heart, kidneys, thyroid, hearing, and
blood pressure.
Physical Features: Low-set ears, broad
chest with widely separated nipples,
webbed neck, and short stature.
Developmental Issues: Learning
challenges, particularly in mathematics
and spatial concepts; delayed puberty;
infertility as a result of undeveloped
ovaries.
Health Concerns: Higher chance of thyroid
abnormalities, high blood pressure,
kidney issues, and heart defects.