Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that consists of a broad
spectrum of features that vary in individuals, but usually have
the common findings of short stature (average adult height: 4
feet 8 inches) and loss of ovarian function. The loss of ovarian
function usually leads to infertility and inhibited sexual
development. Turner syndrome only occurs in girls and women.
Females normally have two X chromosomes. Chromosomes are
hereditary material in each cell of the body, that determine
characteristics like gender and height. Turner syndrome is most
commonly caused by a missing X chromosome. It affects 1 out of
2,000 live female births. It is usually sporadic, meaning that
it is not inherited from a parent. In rare cases, a parent
silently carries rearranged chromosomes that can result in
Turner syndrome in a daughter; this is the only situation in
which Turner syndrome is inherited. A risk factor is something
that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.
There are no known risk factors for Tu