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  • Genetics
  • Endocrinology
  • Reproductive Medicine

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  • Turner syndrome is a common chromosomal abnormality in females characterized by partial or complete absence of an X chromosome.
  • It frequently leads to primary hypogonadism and gonadal dysgenesis, with variable degrees of dysfunction.
  • Diagnosis relies on karyotype analysis, and clinical manifestations vary widely among affected individuals.

Purpose:

  • To assess clinical, karyotype, gonadal function, and pelvic ultrasound characteristics in women with Turner syndrome.
  • To compare outcomes between patients who experienced spontaneous puberty and those requiring induction.
  • To evaluate the impact of karyotype and gonadal function on reproductive potential.

Summary:

  • This retrospective study analyzed 79 women with Turner syndrome, revealing significant gonadal dysfunction in most, necessitating pubertal induction.
  • Spontaneous puberty and menarche occurred in 25.3% of patients, predominantly those with mosaic karyotypes.
  • Patients requiring pubertal induction often had X monosomy (43.9%), with compromised fertility and variable uterine and ovarian development.

Impact:

  • Highlights the high prevalence of gonadal dysfunction and the need for tailored pubertal induction strategies in Turner syndrome.
  • Emphasizes the importance of karyotype in predicting pubertal development and gonadal function.
  • Underscores the compromised fertility in Turner syndrome and the critical role of assisted reproductive technologies and fertility preservation counseling.