Growing up, I faced a wide range of unexplained health issues, struggling to keep food down, low muscle tone, speech delays, frequent gastrointestinal issues, and hearing loss. This was difficult for my parents, and even more frustrating because doctors couldn’t figure out why it was happening. When I was thirteen, my pediatrician noticed I had […]
My Story: Finding Strength Through Challenges with Turner Syndrome Read More
Navigating Healthcare with Turner Syndrome Navigating the healthcare system can be confusing and frustrating—even more so when living with a genetic condition like Turner syndrome (TS). As someone with TS, I’ve often walked into doctors appointments only to discover the provider has little to no knowledge of the condition. These moments can leave you feeling
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Turner syndrome (TS) is a genetic disorder characterized by the loss or alteration of one X chromosome in biological women. This genetic alteration can have knockdown effects that are reflected in elevated or reduced risks of certain kinds of cancer for TS patients. The impact of TS on the risk of solid tumors will be
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Living with Turner syndrome (TS) presents unique challenges and triumphs, not only for the girls and women diagnosed, but also for their families. Often, loved ones become key advocates, navigating the journey alongside them. In this post, we share the stories of three mothers, Lucia, Victoria, and Kimberly, who are dedicated to understanding TS and
From the Mother’s Viewpoint: Advocating for Turner Syndrome Girls Read More
Turner syndrome (TS) is a genetic disorder and individuals with TS may have an increased risk of certain health conditions, including some cancers. While TS itself does not cause cancer, associated hormonal and genetic factors may contribute to an increased risk. The impact of Turner syndrome on several types of cancer risk will be explored
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Subscribe to our blog Like many women with Turner syndrome (TS), I went my whole life with the reality that I most likely would never be able to have my own kids, a diagnosis confirmed with recent testing. Even though I had the understanding, it still hit harder than I could have ever imagined when
Infertility in Women with Turner Syndrome: Kayla’s Story Read More
Subscribe to our blog Hello! Hello there, my name is Angela. I am blessed with many things in life. I have wonderful family and friends, a love for reading and learning, the cutest dog ever, and I also have Turner syndrome. As a nurse, I am passionate about health education so I hope anyone reading
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Subscribe to our blog History of genetic testing In order to understand the genetic tests used in the diagnosis of Turner syndrome, it is important to understand the genetic changes that lead to the condition. A chromosome is a structure that organizes the genetic material in the body. Usually, humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes
Genetic Testing: Diagnosing Turner Syndrome Read More
Subscribe to our blog What Does the Liver Do? The liver is an organ in the abdomen that is responsible for helping digest food and detoxing the body of waste products. It also has many other functions including the regulation of red blood cells (Lala et al., 2023). The liver plays a vital role in
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