Question 1

i think i have klinefelter syndrome. help?

Accepted Answer

Genetic testing: Klinefelter's syndrome, or XXY chromosomes, has some very characteristic traits, such as a tall height, genitalia issues, and more. Talk to your doc about this. If it's suggestive, a basic genetic determination can rule this in or out. However, your doc may be able to point out things that rule it in or out.

Question 2

can you tell me about klinefelter syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Extra chromosome: Klinefelter syndrome occurs when a male is born with an extra sex chromosome.Their pattern is XXY instead of the normal xy. The defect results in decline in testosterone production with age and a loss of fertility in adulthood.

Question 3

why  can't a woman get klinefelter syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Klinefelter syndrome: Klinefelter syndrome occurs only in men and is defined classically by a 47, XXY karyotype instead of the usual male sex complement (genotype xy). These males have enlarged breasts, sparse facial and body hair, small testes, an inability to produce sperm, mental retardation and psycho-social problems.

Question 4

does anyone know about klinefelter syndrome?

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Klinefelter : Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality in which a male has an extra x-chromosome in his cells. This usually leads to tall stature, wide hips, gynecomastiathis ie breast tissue, low testosterone, small penis size, small testicles, some learning issues. There is a klinefelter syndrome society website full of info. Kss.Org check it out.

Question 5

how do i know if i have klinefelter syndrome?

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Klinefelter syndrome: Klinefelter syndrome occurs only in men and is defined classically by a 47, XXY karyotype instead of the usual male sex complement (genotype xy). These males have enlarged breasts, sparse facial and body hair, small testes, an inability to produce sperm, some mental retardation and psycho-social problems. One has to be evaluated by both an endocrinologist and a geneticist.

Question 6

can i lose fat if i have klinefelter syndrome?

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Klinefelter: Because the hypogonadism associated with the syndrome one is prone to develop abdominal fat which is very difficult to get rid if, but it can be done with great patience.

Question 7

what is the basic cause of klinefelter syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Extra X chromosome: The phenotypic male, with a y chromosome, has more than on x chromosome, associated with poor testicular development, infertility and obesity.

Question 8

i think i may have klinefelter syndrome. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: You should see an endocrinologist for the answer.  There are physical features of klinefelters.  The doctor can either confirm your suspicions or get rid of your concerns.

Question 9

is there any change if a male that has klinefelter syndrome have kids?

Accepted Answer

Klinefelters: Most of the time these men have difficulty having children to do low sperm counts. Some klinefelter men are mosaics meaning only a percentage of their cells are abnormal with an extra x chromosome. These men may have an easier time. One should consult a geneticist before considering children as they are at high risk of having babies with sex-chromosome abnormalities.

Question 10

help please? what is the height range that people with klinefelter syndrome get?

Accepted Answer

Tall: Variable but generally tall meaning about 6 foot but this will depend on the degree of pubertal development and need for testosterone replacement .

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