Health & Medical Diseases & Conditions

Treating Turner Syndrome

Sadly, Turner Syndrome is caused by a chromosomal abnormality, and because of that there is no specific cure.
But, scientist have come up with other alternatives that can stop the problems associated with the disease.
One form of treatment that is showing great strides is the use of growth hormone treatment.
Which can improve growth in a females final adult height.
In many cases, it can help many girls with Turner syndrome reach a final height in the average range, especially if treatment is started early in the females childhood.
Another effective treatment for Turner's syndrome is estrogen replacement, which develops the physical changes of puberty, including breast growth & development and menstrual periods.
The treatment is often started when a girl get to the age about 12 or 13.
Most of the time women with turners syndrome as they get older can not conceive kids.
A technique that has been developed called in vitro fertilization can make it possible for some women with the disease to become pregnant.
A random egg donor can be used to create an embryo, which is then put into the uterus of the woman with Turner's syndrome.
In some cases the woman can carry the pregnancy to term and deliver a baby through the normal birth process although most of the time success is not achieved due to the problems and complications with Turner's Syndrome.
Please check out The Turner Syndrome Society of the United States creates awareness, promotes research, and provides support for all persons touched by Turner Syndrome.


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