Is there a female version of Klinefelter syndrome?

Is there a female version of Klinefelter syndrome?

Turner Syndrome. Turner syndrome occurs in 1/2500 live births. It is caused by a partial or complete absence of one of the X chromosomes in a female.

Can females have XYY syndrome?

Being male is the biggest risk factor. Most cases of XYY syndrome are not inherited, and the syndrome occurs randomly in pregnancies of women from all ages and ethnic backgrounds.

Are Klinefelter male or female?

Boys and men with Klinefelter syndrome are still genetically male, and often will not realise they have this extra chromosome, but occasionally it can cause problems that may require treatment. Klinefelter syndrome affects around 1 in every 660 males.

Is Klinefelter syndrome from mother or father?

Klinefelter syndrome is not inherited; the addition of an extra X chromosome occurs during the formation of reproductive cells (eggs or sperm) in one of an affected person's parents.

Are XXY males infertile?

Between 95% and 99% of XXY men are infertile because they do not produce enough sperm to fertilize an egg naturally. But, sperm are found in more than 50% of men with KS.

What is the life expectancy of a person with Klinefelter syndrome?

According to research, Klinefelter syndrome can shorten your life expectancy up to two years. However, you can still live a long, full life with this condition. The earlier you get treatment, the better your outlook will be.

What is Superman syndrome?

Superman syndrome, also known as 47, XYY, is a condition classified as a chromosomal aneuploidy (which is an abnormality in chromosome structure and/or number) in which males have an additional Y chromosome.

How common are XY females?

Swyer syndrome affects girls who have an XY chromosomal makeup, no ovaries, but functional female organs including the uterus, fallopian tubes and vagina. The exact incidence is unknown. One estimate placed the incidence at 1 in 80,000 births.

CAN XXY have babies?

It is possible that an XXY male could get a woman pregnant naturally. Although sperm are found in more than 50% of men with KS3, low sperm production could make conception very difficult.

Which parent is responsible for Klinefelter's syndrome?

The mother is responsible for passing on one X chromosome to her child and the father may provide another X chromosome for a daughter or a Y chromosome for a son. A boy born with Klinefelter syndrome has an extra X chromosome that is believed to be caused by a random error.