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Klinefelter syndrome   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Alternative names:

47 X-X-Y syndrome

Treatment

There is no treatment for the infertility associated with this syndrome. Testosterone therapy will improve the development of secondary sexual characteristics. The testicular changes that lead to infertility are not preventable.

Gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue) can be treated with plastic surgery if it is disfiguring.

Counseling may be of benefit to people with emotional maladjustment due to sexual dysfunction and to reinforce male identity.

Prognosis

Infertility should be discussed with an infertility specialist. With testosterone therapy, a more normal appearance is the general rule.

Complications

The syndrome is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, pulmonary disease, varicose veins, and osteoporosis.

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if a boy fails to develop secondary sexual characteristics. Genetic counseling is strongly recommended.

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