The Focus Foundation has spent a great deal of time researching Klinefelter Syndrome. This syndrome is where a man has an extra X chromosome. Whereas a woman has a pair of X chromosomes and a man has an X chromosome and a Y chromosome, a man dealing with Klinefelter Syndrome has two X chromosomes and a Y chromosome. This condition is rare, as there are less than 200,000 cases per year in the United States. Learn more about Klinefelter Syndrome symptoms and treatments below.
Symptoms
Whether a man has the extra X chromosome in some of his cells or in all of his cells will make a difference in how severe his symptoms are. A man with an extra X chromosome in just some of his cells will have less severe symptoms than a man with an extra X chromosome in all of his cells.
The symptoms include the following conditions:
– As a baby, there is a delay in motor skill development.
– Less muscle strength
– Less body and facial hair
– Generally are quite tall
– Have larger breasts
– Have enlarged hips
– Has low levels of testosterone
– Has a reduced sex drive
– Has more belly fat
– Has weak bones
– Has small testicles
– Has cognitive defects
Treatments
The Focus Foundation’s treatments for Klinefelter Syndrome include getting the patient on hormonal therapy as soon as possible, usually when puberty begins. We also provide physical and speech therapy to those boys who are having weakness in their muscles and difficulty with speech and language. For older boys and men, we provide breast tissue removal so as to reduce the size of the enlarged breasts. Sperm injections are provided to males with an extra X chromosome to counter the lack of sperm production. Psychotherapy can help to counter any emotional issues brought about by the extra X chromosome. Eating a healthy, balanced diet can help to keep up bone strength and lessen the chances of developing osteoporosis.
The Focus Foundation Is Determined To Find a Klinefelter Syndrome Solution
If a member of your family is dealing with Klinefelter Syndrome, we can help improve his quality of life, while also researching the syndrome in hopes of finding a better solution for it. Call us at 1-443-223-7323 or reach us via this form and help us advance our understanding and treatments of Klinefelter Syndrome today.
