Turners Syndrome, a genetic condition which is only found in females, affects approximately 1 in every 2,500 women, therefore there is a 0.0004 chance that your child will be born with this deformity. (Judith L. Ross, MD, 2017) A woman usually has two sex chromosomes (XX) however if you are born with Turners Syndrome that means one of these chromosomes is abnormal or missing. You may discover you have this condition; before birth, at birth or during the teenage years of your life. (Department of Health & Human Services, State Government of Victoria, Australia, 2014) Turner’s syndrome is diagnosed using many tests which include; amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, clinical history, physical examination, psychological and educational assessment, blood tests,
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After a fair few years of medical treatment and investigation they have discovered that with appropriate medical treatment and support a female with Turners syndrome can start to lead a normal, healthy and productive life. (Daniel J. Toft MD, PhD and Kelly M. Rehan, n.d.)This treatment involves Growth Hormone therapy which is injections delivered multiple times a week and it can be any of the following brands of growth hormones which are; Genotropin, Humatrope, Nutropin and Somatropin. (Daniel J. Toft MD, PhD and Kelly M. Rehan, n.d.) Any of these hormone brands can work however one or some of them could have side effects depending on how your body responds to the drug therefore your doctor will keep a close eye on you. Some of these effects are rare but can be serious, here are some of the complications; headaches, vomiting, carpal tunnel syndrome, insulin resistance/ high blood pressure, worsening of scoliosis (Growth hormone may cause abnormal spinal curves. (Daniel J. Toft MD, PhD and Kelly M. Rehan,
After a fair few years of medical treatment and investigation they have discovered that with appropriate medical treatment and support a female with Turners syndrome can start to lead a normal, healthy and productive life. (Daniel J. Toft MD, PhD and Kelly M. Rehan, n.d.)This treatment involves Growth Hormone therapy which is injections delivered multiple times a week and it can be any of the following brands of growth hormones which are; Genotropin, Humatrope, Nutropin and Somatropin. (Daniel J. Toft MD, PhD and Kelly M. Rehan, n.d.) Any of these hormone brands can work however one or some of them could have side effects depending on how your body responds to the drug therefore your doctor will keep a close eye on you. Some of these effects are rare but can be serious, here are some of the complications; headaches, vomiting, carpal tunnel syndrome, insulin resistance/ high blood pressure, worsening of scoliosis (Growth hormone may cause abnormal spinal curves. (Daniel J. Toft MD, PhD and Kelly M. Rehan,