Turner Syndrome FoundationMonthly Archives: August 2020
My Hormone Therapy Experience
In this post, Katie, a woman who has Turner Syndrome (TS), talks about her experience with growth hormone and estrogen therapies. Her experience may not be the same as that of others, but may shed some light on the treatments…
Read MoreMy Daughter’s Turner Syndrome Journey: Q&A with a Mother
Lori Kobular has adult daughter, Julie, with Turner Syndrome (TS). Lori is a Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) board member and serves on the volunteer Awareness Committee. In this post, she answers some questions about her experience parenting a daughter with…
Read MoreI Had Heart Surgery During a Pandemic
Nicole, a woman who has Turner Syndrome (TS), shares her experience undergoing heart surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her heart surgery is not uncommon among those with TS, so many with TS can relate to her experience. I am a…
Read MoreFinancial Resources for Growth Hormone Therapy
Do you have a child or loved one who has Turner Syndrome (TS) and needs growth hormone therapy (GHT) but cannot afford it? Do you know another parent in this situation? Read below to learn about what financial resources for…
Read MoreLoud and Clear: My Hormone Replacement Therapy Journey
Written by Katie Steedly Curling, PhD, writer, and guest blogger for the Turner Syndrome Foundation. Katie writes monthly about her experiences living with Turner Syndrome. In this article, she discusses her experience with Hormone Replacement Therapy. Hormones are your body’s chemical…
Read MoreWhat Are Growth Hormone and Estrogen Therapy?
Growth hormone and estrogen therapies are among the most common treatments for individuals who have Turner Syndrome (TS). Short stature affects at least 95% of all individuals with TS and is the most consistent and readily recognizable clinical feature of…
Read MoreFinding Answers to Your Questions about Turner Syndrome
Amy and Chris are the parents of Avary, a wonderful, now four-year-old little girl who has Turner Syndrome (TS). They have long been advocates for TS awareness, having navigated the stages of coping with diagnosis, finding care, and parenting a…
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