G08: Sciences Genetic Disorders: Turner Syndrome

Turner syndrome is a rare chromosomal disorder that is caused by a partial or complete loss (monosomy) of an X chromosome. Turner syndrome is highly variable and can differ significantly from one person to another. Affected females can potentially develop a wide variety of symptoms involving many different organ systems. Common symptoms include short stature and premature ovarian failure, which can result in failure to attain puberty.

When asked who we are at Turner Syndrome Foundation, we are the thought leaders and advocates working to identify solutions for patient and families affected by Turner Syndrome. Patients and their families are the heart in all we do.

Turner syndrome, a condition that affects only females, results when one of the X chromosomes (sex chromosomes) is missing or partially missing. Turner syndrome can cause a variety of medical and developmental problems, including short height, failure of the ovaries to develop and heart defects.