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Medical

Fertility Preservation in Turner Syndrome

Subscribe to our blog In this post, we’ll review some of the information shared during the webinar “Fertility Preservation in Girls with Turner Syndrome” hosted by the Turner Syndrome Foundation, featuring guest speaker Dr. Kutluk Oktay–an OB/GYN physician and professor at Yale University. We will discuss the process of fertility, how to test for infertility,

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Advocacy

How To Call Government Officials Like A Pro

Subscribe to our blog Calling your local government officials is a great way to spread awareness of your cause and fight for actionable change, but many people may not know how to do it, or why. This article will tell you everything you need to know about advocating via phone calls, how to do it,

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Medical

Adult Care Guidelines for Individuals with Turner Syndrome

Subscribe to our blog In this post, we will share adult care guidelines for patients with Turner Syndrome (TS). We aim to provide a general overview of suggested physician visits, tests, and monitoring to ensure prevention of potential health concerns. Note: The information in this post is educational and should not replace medical advice from

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About TS

What Are Growth Hormone and Estrogen Therapy?

Subscribe to our blog 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 TS. Additionally, only 16% of those affected have spontaneous puberty, and many

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About TS

Turner Syndrome Variations

Subscribe to our blog Turner Syndrome manifests itself differently in each patient. This post will examine the different variations of Turner Syndrome and what that means for girls and women with the condition. Many people do not realize that there are two variations of Turner Syndrome, commonly called classic and mosaic. Patients with each type can show

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