Psychological and behavioural aspects of patients with Turner syndrome from childhood to adulthood: a review of the clinical literature
Authors:
P. Christopoulos a;
E. Deligeoroglou a;
V. Laggari a;
S. Christogiorgos a;
G. Creatsas a
| Affiliation: | a 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens, Greece |
DOI:
10.1080/01674820701577078
Publication Frequency:
4 issues per year
Published in:
Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology,
Volume
29,
Issue
1
2008
, pages 45
- 51
First Published:
2008
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Abstract
Turner syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal abnormality, which occurs in approximately one of every 2500 female births. Short stature, infertility, additional physical abnormalities, skeletal and medical problems may be present. Genetic, hormonal, and medical problems associated with TS are likely to affect psychosexual development of female adolescents patients, and thus influence their psychological functioning, behavior patterns, social interactions and learning ability. Although TS constitutes a chronic medical condition, with possible physical, social and psychological complications in a woman's life, hormonal and estrogen replacement therapy and assisted reproduction, are treatments that can be helpful for TS patients and improve their quality of life. Authors report on a review of the research literature clinical aspects of the syndrome as well as the beneficial effect of hormonal therapy in such patients.
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| Keywords: Development; behavioural; psychological; social; support; HRT; ERT; Turner syndrome |
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