Turner Syndrome Foundation
One of the most challenging aspects of Turner Syndrome (TS) is knowing when and how to approach the TS diagnosis conversation. Whether you are a parent/caregiver or patient, read on to learn more about when and how to have this…
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Turner Syndrome affects 1 in 2,000 females
She is a daughter, a sister, a friend. Women and precious babies diagnosed with Turner Syndrome require a lifetime of specialized care.
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New! Turner Syndrome Patient Handbook
Patient Handbook on Turner Syndrome
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Every day two or more girls with TS are born in the United States. Resources are available to help these young scholars succeed.
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Health Care Provider
Communication is the cornerstone of effective care for Turner Syndrome patients and their caregivers. The Turner Syndrome Foundation has developed this site to assist allied health professionals with complex medical concepts. “In medicine we cannot always cure, but we can…
Latest Articles
Turner Syndrome and Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that affects a large percentage of individuals with Turner Syndrome (TS). It has received even more attention due to the pandemic, as there is now a growing focus on staying healthy to help strengthen our immune…
Turner Syndrome and Fertility: Act Early!
While infertility is one of the primary symptoms of Turner Syndrome (TS), fertility treatments can help some patients, primarily those with mosaic TS. In this post, we summarize and discuss the article “Importance of early and precise ascertainment of mosaic…
A Guide to Common Challenges of Elementary Schoolers with Turner Syndrome
School can be difficult for many students, but especially if they have a chronic condition. This article will address the common challenges of elementary schoolers with Turner Syndrome (TS) and how to help them overcome them.. Disclaimers: Caretakers, this article…
How To Communicate Effectively
The importance of communication has increased during the pandemic, The Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) presents this article to discuss effective communication and the barriers to it, communication in different situations, communication for social change (like TS awareness!), and resources to…
Why are wills important?
The Pandemic and Leaving a Legacy Ever since the pandemic started, people across all ages have thought more about their body’s ability to fall fatally ill to chronic conditions like diabetes and diseases like COVID-19. As a result, this has…
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