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Synonyms
Gonadal dysgenesismonosomia X syndrome
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorderthat affects about 1 in every 2,000 baby girls and only affects females.
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Diagnosing Turner syndrome
Turner syndrome is sometimes diagnosed before a baby is born, although it is often identified during childhood or at puberty.
Introduction
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that only affects females. It causes a wide range of symptoms and some distinctive characteristics.
Symptoms of Turner syndrome
The symptoms of Turner syndrome vary depending on the age of the girl or woman affected.
The genetic cause of Turner syndrome
Turner syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a missing or incomplete sex chromosome.
Treating Turner syndrome
There is no cure for Turner syndrome, but many of the associated symptoms, such as short stature, sexual development problems and learning difficulties, can be treated.
