Confronting T2 Diabetes in Turner Syndrome Did you know that the Turner Syndrome community is at a heightened risk for developing type II diabetes? Sugary drinks and other sweet treats lovingly doled out to children may not have been the best reward, after all! In response to the elevated risk of developing T2, this month […]
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Subscribe to our blog 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 TS for fertility preservation and assisted reproduction counseling,” by Borini and
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Subscribe to our blog Everywhere you turn for guidance on nutrition, you will find strong recommendations to eat more of a plant-based diet. But did you know that the many varieties of vegetables have fantastic healing properties? Eating a diet rich in vegetables (and fruits) can improve your quality of life. Eating healthy is especially
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From time to time, we all need a little support to maintain emotional wellness. After months of sheltering in place, we must find balance in managing health and emotional wellness as we begin anew. WEBINAR TOPIC Balancing Emotional Wellness REGISTER HERE Online at: https://turnersyndromefoundation.org/webinar-balancing-emotional-wellbeing-06-15-2021/ Please join us for Webinar- Balancing Emotional Wellness, as we are joined by
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This post summarizes an article by Dr. Thalia Thompson, et al. titled “A Mixed-Methods Study of Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Adolescents with Turner Syndrome.” It explores how Turner Syndrome (TS) affects young people’s ability to exercise, given their TS-related health challenges. About the Study Purpose The two purposes of this study were
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Do you or a loved one have challenges due to having health conditions like TS? Have you ever struggled with overcoming your challenges or setting goals? This article will help you learn what goals are, a certain goal-based system that can help you set goals, how others can help you achieve your goals, how you
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Do you or a loved one have health challenges due to Turner Syndrome? Struggling with finding the doctors you need in order to stay healthy? This article will help you learn how to find doctors that can help you with your specific health needs, called specialists, and how to refer others to specialists that have
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In a recent webinar, Dr. Mary Gwyn Roper discussed Growth Hormone Therapy (GHT) in patients who have Turner Syndrome. Read below to learn some things she shared that might help you decide whether Growth Hormone Therapy (GHT) is right for your child. Disclaimer: This post is not meant to replace individualized medical advice. Deciding whether
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Written by Katie Steedly Curling, PhD, writer, and guest blogger for the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF). Katie writes monthly about her experiences living with Turner Syndrome (TS). In this article, she reflects on finding her “something”–a cause that speaks to her and allows her to contribute to her community. The Well of Ancient Mysteries To look
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