Klinefelter Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Complications, and Treatment

Klinefelter syndrome is sometimes referred to as XXY syndrome. It is a genetic condition in which a boy is born with an extra X chromosome, making him have XXY chromosomes instead of the normal XY chromosomes in men. Usually, men with this condition don’t know until they are trying to have a child.

Causes Klinefelter syndrome

Boys get extra X chromosome by chance and the chances of having XXY chromosome is higher in older women. It could either be that the egg or the sperm that fertilized it has an extra X chromosome

Men with Klinefelter may have:

• An extra X chromosome in every cell, which is the most common
• An extra X chromosome in only some cells, called mosaic Klinefelter, in which you don’t have as many symptoms
• More than one extra X chromosome, which is very rare and more severe

Symptoms of Klinefelter Syndrome

Some of its symptoms can be detected in childhood, some may not know until puberty while some don’t have symptoms at all.

Symptoms of Klinefelter in babies

• Hernia
• More quiet than usual
• Slower to learn to sit up, crawl, and talk
• Testicles that haven’t dropped into the scrotum
• Weaker muscles

Symptoms in children

• A hard time making friends and talking about feelings
• Low energy levels
• Problems learning to read, write, and do math
• Shyness and low confidence

Symptom in Teenagers

• Larger breasts than normal
• Less facial and body hair, and it comes in later
• Less muscle tone and muscles grow slower than usual
• Longer arms and legs, wider hips, and a shorter torso than other boys their age
• Puberty never comes, comes later, or doesn’t quite finish
• Small penis and small, firm testicles
• Taller than usual for the family

Symptoms in Adults

• Infertility (can’t have children because they can’t make enough sperm)
• Low sex drive
• Low testosterone levels
• Problems getting or keeping an erection

Complications of Klinefelter syndrome

Klinefelter syndrome may increase the risk of:

• Anxiety and depression
• Social, emotional, and behavioral problems, such as low self-esteem, emotional immaturity, and impulsiveness
• Infertility and problems with sexual function
• Weak bones (osteoporosis)
• Heart and blood vessel disease
• Breast cancer and certain other cancers
• Lung disease
• Metabolic syndrome, which includes type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), and high cholesterol and triglycerides (hyperlipidemia)
• Autoimmune disorders such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
• Tooth and oral problems that make dental cavities more likely

Conclusion

Majority of men with Klinefelter syndrome are unable to father a child because few or no sperm are produced in the testicle. Organic male fertility treatment will be very helpful in boosting sperm production, quality, and motility

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