What is Krinefelter's syndrome?

Clinefelter syndrome is a very common genetic disorder in which a man is born with another X chromosome. In some cases, more than one extra x chromosome may be present. This condition is also sometimes referred to as XXY, referring to the arrangement of sexual chromosomes in people who have it, although Krinefelter's syndrome may also take the form of XXYY or other configurations.

The condition was first described in 1942 by Dr. Henry Krinefelter. It is estimated that approximately one of every 500 men has Kinefelter's syndrome. The condition is congenital, caused by abnormalities in embryonic development and can cause a wide range of symptoms. Not all patients experience the same health problems in conjunction with the clinfelter syndrome, which can be difficult to recognize. Occionary patients may develop additional breast tissue, and in approximately one of 10 cases this breast tissue may be sufficiently essential so that surgical treatment can be recommended. Some patients also experience shyness and social TRApness and cognitive disorders, especially when processing language, are not unusual.

Often people do not know that they have Krinefelter's syndrome until they want to have children. This condition causes a decrease in testosterone production, resulting in limited fertility, and the diagnosis of the clinfelter syndrome can be achieved when a couple goes to a fertility physician to understand why they have difficulty in their pregnancy. In other cases, the condition may be diagnosed at an earlier age, usually due to several symptoms that make the doctor suspicious.

It is not possible to cure XXY Samecstav, but can take steps to reduce the effects of the Kinefelter syndrome on his life. Testosterone injections during puberty may result in more conventional physical development and speech therapy can help with language problems. If infertility is the cause of an emergency, it is sometimes possible to reproduce using assisted methods, ine to which sperms are extracted and used in fertilization of the egg.

Many men live with this condition a healthy and active life and can not know completely about their slightly unusual chromosomes. The diagnosis with clinfelter syndrome is by no means the end of the world, and often leads to a relatively minimal disturbance of human life.