turner syndrome…

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pectus excavatum, bonnevie-ullrich syndrome, gonadal dysgenesis, monosomy x, turner syndrome, genetic condition that occurs only in females, female cells, have two x chromosomes, in turner syndrome, girl's cells, missing an x chromosome, part of an x chromosome, a variety of signs, the most common, short height, lack of developing ovaries, infertility, humans have 46 chromosomes, contain all of a person's genes, dna, two of these chromosomes, sex chromosomes, determine a person's gender, the sex chromosomes in females, x chromosomes, written, xx, males have an x, a y chromosome, written, xy, two sex chromosomes help a person develop fertility, sexual characteristics of gender, in turner syndrome, girl, does not have the usual pair of two complete x chromosomes, most common scenario, the girl has only one x chromosome in her cells, girls, turner syndrome, have two x chromosomes, the x chromosomes is incomplete, in another scenario, girl has some cells in her body, two x chromosomes, cells have only one, turner syndrome occurs in, 1 out of 2,000 live births, combination, short height, webbed neck, drooping eyelids, a "shield-shaped", broad, flat chest, absent, incomplete development at puberty, sparse pubic hair, small breasts, infertility, dry eyes, absent menstruation, absent normal moisture in vagina, painful intercourse, turner syndrome, diagnosed at birth, childhood, puberty, adulthood, diagnosed, birth, a karyotype is performed, part of prenatal testing, a physical examination, look, signs of underdeveloped breasts, genitalia, webbed neck, short stature, low hairline in back, simian crease, a single crease, in the palm, abnormal bone development, the chest, infants, turner syndrome often have swollen hands, feet, from changes, in the drainage, the lymphatic system, following tests performed, karyotyping to look at chromosomes, an ultrasound to look, underdeveloped female reproductive organs, a kidney ultrasound to evaluate kidney abnormalities, a gynecologic exam, vaginal lining is dry, serum luteinizing hormone levels, serum follicle stimulating hormone levels, an echocardiogram, heart ultrasound, mri, the chest, frequently performed, diagnosis is made to evaluate possible cardiac defects, turner syndrome, tests, estriol, urine, estriol, serum, estradiol, growth hormone considered to help a child, turner syndrome grow taller, estrogen therapy, started at 12, 13 years old to stimulate the development of breasts, pubic hair, sexual characteristics, donor egg programs, women, turner syndrome who wish to, become pregnant, turnersyndrome, turner syndrome, normal lifespan, productive life, monitored by physician, heart defects, kidney abnormalities, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, hashimoto's thyroiditis, cataracts, arthritis, scoliosis, in adolescence, middle ear infections, common, eustachian tube abnormalities, no known way, prevent turner syndrome.