Star Sisters is a private online community hosted by the Turner Syndrome Foundation for adult women with Turner syndrome (TS) and caregivers of a child with TS. What’s Included in Star Sisters? Star Sisters maintains a private Facebook group for members to share their stories, share updates about their journey, ask for advice, and receive
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The majority of individuals with Turner syndrome (TS) are affected by primary ovarian failure (POI), thus requiring hormonal therapy to induce puberty. However, around 16% of individuals with TS show complete spontaneous pubertal development with menarche (first menstrual cycle). A study of French TS patients showed that the age of spontaneous menarche was around 13.2
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The TSF Legislative Advocacy Committee is a volunteer group that works together to advocate for Turner syndrome on a local, state, and national level in the U.S. Anyone can get involved in this effort! Keep reading to learn what legislative advocacy is, why it’s important, what the Committee’s projects entail, how to get involved with
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Education plays a critical role in the lives of individuals with Turner syndrome (TS), but too often, families and educators are left navigating challenges without the right tools, awareness, or support. Why the Education Working Group? For many individuals with Turner syndrome, medical care is only one part of the story. Academic and social experiences
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The transition to college from high school can be daunting for any 18 year old, or even anyone going back to school, especially when it can sometimes mean relocating away from your familiar support system. For those with conditions like Turner syndrome, there may be additional challenges to consider that the average student might not
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