“You are in control of what happens to your body” is a phrase I have often said to my patients. In the nine years I’ve worked as a registered nurse, I frequently encountered patients and families who felt defeated, unheard, and powerless in making decisions about their own health. Many of them shared that they’re
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Receiving a prenatal diagnosis of Turner syndrome (TS) can feel overwhelming. You may be experiencing a wide range of emotions—fear, uncertainty, sadness, confusion, hope, or all of the above. Many parents describe feeling as though their world stopped the moment they received the news. One parent, Rena’e, recalls, “The tears, confusion, worry, doubt, and sadness
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What Are School Accommodations? School accommodations are designed to help students with different learning needs succeed in the classroom. It is important that both parents and teachers do their best to help support and advocate for students with Turner syndrome. This can look like making sure all proper paperwork is in place, going to all
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Diagnosed at 10 years old, decades later, Susan looks back at life with Turner syndrome (TS). My Turner Syndrome Diagnosis For me, the indication something was amiss was primarily my short size, but doctors back then weren’t really trained to look for Turner syndrome. I am still not completely sure that they all are today.
“She’s Just Petite”: Susan’s Delayed Turner Syndrome Diagnosis Read More
Lymphedema is common in individuals with Turner syndrome, affecting about 2 out of 3 people in their lifetime. Lymphedema is commonly misunderstood and underdiagnosed, needing more research in diagnostic tools and individualized treatment. This blog will give an introduction into the lymphatic system, lymphedema, and how to spot early signs. A second part will highlight
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Briana and her husband have two children, Aiden and Avi, who were 10 and 8 years old when Briana learned she was pregnant in December 2022. She states, “It was right before Christmas when we learned we were expecting twins. So we surprised all our family on Christmas Day!” Briana had the routine blood tests
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In my practice as a registered nurse, I’ve met many patients who openly shared with me the following self-talk before a doctor’s appointment: “What’s the point, nothing will change.” “Why am I even seeing the doctor? They’re just going to do the same thing, ask the same questions.” “I already know what’s wrong with me.
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The chromosomal abnormalities that cause Turner syndrome have far-reaching effects across multiple body systems. One of the more prevalent effects of TS can be found in the heart, as congenital heart defects are present in 23-50% of all individuals with TS (Silberbach et al., 2018). The exact cause of these congenital defects remains unclear,
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What is Turner Syndrome? Most people are born with two sex chromosomes. Females inherit a pair of two X chromosomes, one from each parent, while males will inherit an X chromosome from their mother and a Y chromosome from their father. Girls and women with Turner syndrome (TS), however, only have one X chromosome, due
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