Gigantism

Turner Syndrome?

I have Turner Syndrome and watched Law & Order SVU last night and got some conflicting information does anyone know about Turners or does anyone have it

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1. I have no idea about turner syndrome! but i wouldn't completley trust information you heard on TV research topic yourself!! for accurate info!
2. Turner's syndrome is a female with sexual chromosome X0 (one X is missing as it is not "O" letter rather Zero). Normal is XX. This female tends to have small or missing reproductive organs (small breasts, look young, etc.) but the rest is ok. She may not be able to bear children. She can be actually smarter under the right environment.
3. Turner's syndrome is a genetic disease. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes; 22 are called autosomes and give us all of our features while the other one is the sexual pair determining if we are males/females. People with Turner's syndrome lack one of the sexual chromosomes leading to several distinct features. Men: 22 autosomes, XY Women: 22 autosomes, XX Turner's syndrome: 22 autosomes, X How old are you? how long have you known you have Turner's syndrome? The best thing for you to do, in my opinion, is to talk to your parents and/or your doctor about your condition and your concerns and NOT listen to or believe anything you see on TV until a health professional explains it to you.
4. My daughter has TS and is now 22 years old. Since she was diagnosed at birth she has always been aware of her treatment options. I assume you are a teen if you are watching the show, you should be able to ask your parents any questions you have. Also your regular pediatrician and endocrinologist. Also go to http://www.turner-syndrome-us.org/ lots of great information
5. I have Turner's Syndrome. Almost all women with Turner's are of short stature and are infertile. Bottom line, it is possible to lead a normal life, with the exception of needing a step stool sometimes. I am married, a lawyer, and participate in a variety of sports including dressage, skiing and camping. I am quite healthy and strong. The most common treatment for TS is hormone therapy and growth hormone. Some serious medical issues can be associated with TS, but not necessarily. Newly diagnosed patients should be checked for heart or kidney defects. The most common adult medical issues are minor, such as hearing loss or low thyroid. I have normal hearing with hearing aids and take levothroid. You can get more info from either the Turner's Syndrome Society of the US or of Canada, both of which have websites. There is some medical info that is useful to give to your doctor. Now about the Law and Order episode. It was completely erroneous and wrong. We are normal people, not "trapped in a short body". We are not particularly fragile, in fact I am robust. With growth hormone therapy many younger TS women reach 5'2", a height within normal range. We do develop breasts and other secondary sex characteristics with the normally prescribed hormone therapy. It is important to treat people and for them to behave in an age appropriate manner. Turners is not associated with sexual dysfunction or hypersexuality. Finally, it is among the least debilitating of genetic disorders. Even if that were not so, and people with TS were thereby disabled, we would still wish to be regarded and treated as people like anyone else.