What isTurner's (Monosomy) NORD - Turner Syndrome? what are the symptoms? what causes it? is there a cure?

what are some random facts?

Turner syndrome is caused by the lack (or partial lack)of an x chromosome, it only affects females..there is no real "cause" of TS it is nothing to do with a parents age,ethnic origin or alcohol use........it just happens , it is sporadic.....
TS happens in about 1 in 2500 LIVE female births but up to 99% of concieved TS babies will result in misscarriage or premature stillbirth........
TS girls tend to be shorter than average, most have none functioning ovaries so are sterile, they can have problems with heart, liver, kidneys, eyes, ears and thyroid function.
They may have slight learning difficulties but most problems are mild and an be overcome.
there is no "cure" but roblems can be overcome growth hormone overcomes the height problems, IVF with donor eggs can overcome ferility problems and general medical management can help with other problems.
almost all TS girls and women can lead an independant life, they are capable of geting good jobs.. TS ladies hold jobs like nurses, lawyers, teachers etc..........in the main a TS woman/girl is just like any other.........

Turners syndrome is a monosomy of the sex chromosomes. There is an X but not a second Y or X chromosome. The subject is small in stature and has retarded sexual development. They appear to be female but are sterile.

There is no cure obviously as every cell in the body carries this abnormal XO chromosome pattern.

Turner's syndrome results from complete or partial absence of 1 of the 2 sex chromosomes, producing a phenotypic female. Diagnosis is based on clinical findings and confirmed by karyotype analysis. Treatment depends on manifestations and may include surgery for cardiac anomalies, and often growth hormone therapy for short stature and estrogen replacement for pubertal failure.
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