Question 1

is xxy klinefelter's syndrome related at all to marfan's syndrome?

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No: Klinefelter syndrome is a group of features seen in some males with an extra x chromosome (they are xxy). A klinefelter syndrome male tends to be taller than expected compared to his father and brothers. Klinefelter syndrome is not related to Marfan syndrome.

Question 2

do you know if xxy klinefelter's syndrome related to marfan's syndrome?

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Superficially: Both tend to make the person tall and slender. Neither causes the other.

Question 3

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

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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

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 5

can you tell me about klinefelter syndrome?

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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 6

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 7

does anyone know about klinefelter syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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 8

how do i know if i have 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, some mental retardation and psycho-social problems. One has to be evaluated by both an endocrinologist and a geneticist.

Question 9

can i lose fat if i have klinefelter syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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