Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects girls with the complete or partial absence of an X chromosome (the sex chromosome for females). The cause of Turner syndrome is unknown.

Common signs and symptoms related to Turner syndrome are:

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• Puffy hands and feet at birth
• Feeding problems during infancy
• Minor differences in the shape and position of ears
• Ovaries stop functioning correctly, usually causing infertility
• Prevents puberty
• Extra folds of skin on the neck
• Kidney problems
• Heart defects
• May have learning disabilities, developmental delays or behavioral problems

Sometimes a doctor can diagnose the condition before birth using an ultrasound. However, sometimes a baby must be born before she can be diagnosed. To determine if your child has Turner syndrome, your doctor may conduct tests such as:

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• Blood tests
• Echocardiogram
• Ultrasound
• Pelvic exam
• MRI

Every child is different and treatment will depend on your child’s specific symptoms. Our expert doctors will determine the best course of treatment based on multiple factors and discuss all options for the best outcome for your child.

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Non-Surgical Treatment

One symptom of Turner syndrome is it can prevent puberty, unless hormone therapy is used. Your child’s doctor may recommend:

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• Estrogen therapy
• Progesterone therapy

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Other non-surgical treatments your doctor may recommend to treat Turner syndrome include:

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• Growth hormone therapy

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