Turner Syndrome Summary Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects a girl’s development. The cause is a missing or incomplete X chromosome. Girls who have it are short, and their ovaries don’t work properly. Other physical features typical of Turner syndrome are Short, “webbed” neck with folds of skin from tops of shoulders to sides of neck Low hairline in the back Low-set ears Swollen hands and feet Most women with Turner syndrome are infertile. They are at risk for health difficulties such as high blood pressure, kidney problems, diabetes, cataracts, osteoporosis, and thyroid problems. Doctors diagnose Turner syndrome based on symptoms and a genetic test. Sometimes it is found in prenatal testing. There is no cure for Turner syndrome, but there are some treatments for the symptoms. Growth hormone often helps girls reach heights that are close to average. Hormone replacement can help start sexual development. Assisted reproduction techniques can help some women with Turner syndrome get pregnant. NIH: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Start Here About Turner Syndrome Turner Syndrome Society of the United States Learning about Turner Syndrome National Human Genome Research Institute Turner Syndrome Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Turner Syndrome Hormone Health Network Turner Syndrome National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Turner Syndrome: Other FAQs National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Diagnosis and Tests Clinical Features of Turner Syndrome National Institute of Child Health and Human Development How Do Health Care Providers Diagnose Turner Syndrome? National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Turner Syndrome National Institutes of Health Genetics Genetic Features of Turner Syndrome National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Genetics Home Reference: Turner syndrome National Library of Medicine Find an Expert National Institute of Child Health and Human Development National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Journal Articles Turner Syndrome Array Turner syndrome Children Turner Syndrome (For Parents) Nemours Foundation X-Ray Exam: Bone Age Study (For Parents) Nemours Foundation Teenagers Turner Syndrome (For Teens) Nemours Foundation Living With Turner Syndrome: A Guide for Families Turner Syndrome Society of the United States Treatments and Therapies What Are Common Treatments for Turner Syndrome? National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Symptoms What Are the Symptoms of Turner Syndrome? National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
