Question 1

what are the tests for klinefelter's syndrome?

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Chromosome analysis: A basic chromosome test on blood is the most definitive study. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, one derived from each parent. Klinefelter patients have an extra  female X chromosome giving them 47 chromosomes in every cell instead of 46.

Question 2

how to tell if i have klinefelter's syndrome.?

Accepted Answer

Genetic testing: Suspect it if you're an older teen or young adult and you're not having the same very powerful erections / ejaculations as most of your friends, or if you have a fair amount of tissue under your nipples, or have found you are not able to make sperms because of infertility. Klinefelter men tend to be tall and gentle but the only way to be sure is to get labs. And it may not be worthwhile -- no Rx.

Question 3

please tell me what causes klinefelter's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Klinefelter's: A boy is born with an extra copy of the x chromosome.  This is what causes it.

Question 4

i have klinefelter's syndrome, can i be a dad?

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NEED a specialist: Men with klinefelter syndrome were considered infertile until 1996. Over the last decade, developments in microsurgical techniques and advances in artificial reproductive technologies (art) allowed more than 50% of patients with klinefelter syndrome to have their own children with the help of fertility doctors.

Question 5

is klinefelter's syndrome dominent or recessive?

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Klinefelter: Klinefelters is a genetic disease caused by what is called "nondisjunction". Every male inherits an x chromosome from their mother and a y chromosome form their father making an xy male. Patients with klinefelters have an extra x chromosome and are thus XXY males.

Question 6

are people with klinefelters syndrome still able to procreate?

Accepted Answer

Usually Infertile: True klinefelter's patients are usually infertile, but some have a reduced to severely reduced fertility.  In those individuals, advanced reproductive assistance may help.
Some "klinefelter" patients are diagnosed solely on appearance, when in fact, they are not true klinefelter's.  Their fertility may not be affected.  If there is any doubt, check it out.

Question 7

what are the possibilities for a cure for klinefelter's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Manageable: Once diagnosed, Klinefelter's is managed according to what the man wants. If the man wants to be a father, today's technologies are sometimes successful. Gynecomastia is easy to treat surgically. Some androgen supplementation is good for the bones, and if the man lacks but wants the full range of male experience and discomfort, full testosterone replacement will provide it.

Question 8

are all diagnostic tests for klinefelter's syndrome done locally? what are they?

Accepted Answer

Chromosome analysis: Klinefelter's syndrome is a condition where a male (genotype xy) has an extra (maybe even several) x chromosome (xxy). The test is a karyotype, which is simply to pull all of the chromosomes out of a cell, line them up, identify them and count them. Whether this is done locally or not depends on where you are and what facilities are available. See your doc for more information.

Question 9

can you tell me if my child has klinefelter's syndrome should i have an amniocentesis?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: Amniocentesis with chromosome analysis can determine specifically if the fetus does or does not have klinefelter or another chromosomal disorder. An ultrasound can sometimes have findings that suggest the issue, but it is not as specific.

Question 10

what to do if i have klinefelter's syndrome. i'm kind of small though due to geneticscossey as transgender even though she too has klinefelter's syndrome?

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More Information: There are several good web references.  I'm not sure about your question.  Take a look at http://www.klinefeltersyndrome.org

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