| HGH in Turner Syndrome |
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Turner syndrome (TS) is a condition caused exclusively in females that is characterized by the complete or partial absence of X chromosome. Human growth hormone treatment has shown some promise in relieving some of the symptoms caused by Turner syndrome. Turner Syndrome Also called the Ullrich-Turner syndrome, this condition affects about 1 in 2,500 girls. If your daughter is diagnosed with Turner syndrome, you must know that due to the absence of a significant amount of genetic material, her ovaries will not have normal development. Other symptoms include: Failure to attain full height * Total failure of the ovaries, which means your daughter will not be able to produce eggs, attain puberty and have a regular menstrual cycle * Failure to conceive * Your daughter may also experience heart, kidney, or thyroid problems Some of the other physical signs of Turner syndrome include: * Low hairline * Broad chest with widely spaced nipples * Small jaw * Huge ears * Puffy hands and feet at birth * Soft fingernails that turn up at the ends Diagnosis Turner syndrome is usually diagnosed at the time your daughter is supposed to attain puberty. Your doctor may confirm diagnosis of the condition by ordering a special blood test called chromosomal karyotyping, which will show that your daughter has either complete or partial absence of X chromosome in the 23rd pair. HGH in Turner Syndrome Typically girls with this syndrome do not have HGH deficiency. However if treatment is started early enough, there is every chance your daughter may attain full adult height. The extra spurt provided by growth hormone has been shown to aid growth in terms of height. Your daughter may also require injections of estrogen, which is the female reproductive hormone. This will allow her to attain sexual maturity as normally as possible. Furthermore she can also opt for assisted reproduction techniques to conceive if and when required. |