Question 1

if i'm a fat gay man with breasts that are larger than other men my same weight, should i get tested for klinefelter's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

One could: but it would mean it is hard to get into good shape; not tht it is impossible. it would not mean that exercise would be worthless--likely has same benefits. Doesn't mean you can't lose someweight..just would be more difficult.

Question 2

are men with klinefelter syndrome more likely to have daughters than sons? do these babies have a higher chance of being stillborn?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: The normal outcome includes male infertility due to changes in the sperm creating tubules. Testosterone supplementation can increase libido &amp; masculinization but may not reverse changes that occur in this area. A consultation with a medical geneticist, usually found at a children's hospital or medical school could provide updated information.

Question 3

if a man has big hips mean that he has klinefelter syndrome (xxy) ?

Accepted Answer

No: Large hips are not part if this disorder. Many with klinefelter's can develop breast tissue because of low testosterone levels from testicular failure, but this is treatable by giving testosterone to those with this disorder.  Other symptoms may include tall stature and learning disabilities. Some also have behavior problems.

Question 4

can a man with klinefelters syndrome take anabolic steroids?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone needed: Men with kleinfelters usually have small testes that do not make enough testosterone.  Therefore, testosterone replacement is often needed.  However, once the t replacement gets your t to a normal level, more is not better. How do you judge a normal level of t replacement? It is not as straightforward as with thyroid. You need to judge bone health, male characteristics, and side effects.

Question 5

is 46xxy klinefelter's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Presence of more than one x chromosome with one y chromosome is klinefelter syndrome.

Question 6

what can cause klinefelter's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Extra chromosome: The egg is supposed to have only one of the chromosome pairs as they await fertilization. If the sex chromosome did not separate properly when the egg formed,it remains behind and the sex "pair" of the embryo becomes a sex triplet. The XXY joins the other 22 pairs of chromosomes to build the fetus. The extra is not enough to cause fetal loss, but the resulting baby has Klinefelter and its problems

Question 7

what are the tests for klinefelter's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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 9

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 10

what is klinefelters syndrome? how is it treated nowadays?

Accepted Answer

47 XXY SYNDROME: It is a genetic disorder in which there is an extrax chromosome for a total of 47 chromosomes, and happens in 1in500to1in1000live male births
it causes hypogonadism(decrease testosterone), less muscular body, less facial and body hair, broader hips and teenagers10% have gynecomastia(large breasts), weaker bones and low energy
the genetic variation is not reversible.With ivf technology10%successful preg.

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If i'm a fat gay man with breasts that are larger than other men my same weight, should i get tested for klinefelter's syndrome?

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Are men with klinefelter syndrome more likely to have daughters than sons? do these babies have a higher chance of being stillborn?

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If a man has big hips mean that he has klinefelter syndrome (xxy) ?

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Can a man with klinefelters syndrome take anabolic steroids?

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Is 46xxy klinefelter's syndrome?

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What can cause klinefelter's syndrome?

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