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Klinefelter

Klinefelter's Syndrome is a genetic disorder in which males do not develop secondary sexual

characteristics. One in five hundred to one thousand of male babies can be born with Klinefelter's

Syndrome. The cause of this is when the male has an extra X chromosome instead of normally

just one X and one Y chromosome. This becomes known as the XXY syndrome. Other males

may have an extra Y chromosome or more than two X and Y chromosomes. These males with

more than one extra chromosome have severe symptoms, which includes metal retardation.

It is hard for males with Klinefelter's Syndrome to be aware of the fact that they are

diagnosed with it. It usual goes undiagnosed until the male begins puberty. During this time

period, the male will realize that he is not fully developing his secondary male characteristics. This


his life. Once this treatment takes place, the results show increase in body hair, muscle

small growth of testicles, symptoms may include undeveloped muscles, almost no pubic, facial,

development, verbal skills, and emotional and behavior problems.

have surgical removal. Treatments for mental, emotional, and behavioral concerns will involve for

children. Usually, males affected with Klinefelter's Syndrome will need special fertility methods in

years old, treatment may begin. This process begins with the measurement of his testosterone and

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