XXY Syndrome
- Introduction
- What is XXY syndrome and what causes it?
- What are the symptoms of XXY syndrome?
- How is it diagnosed?
- What is the prognosis?
- What is the risk for other family members or future babies?
- What treatments/therapies/medications are recommended or available?
- How will my child and our family be impacted?
- Will my child be able to father children?
- If my son does have sperm extraction and fathers a child, will that child also have XXY syndrome?
Introduction
What is XXY syndrome and what causes it?
What are the symptoms of XXY syndrome?
- Rounded body type, overweight
- Hand tremors
- Decreased activity and endurance level
- Sleep abnormalities
- Difficulties in social situations (shy, immature, passive) with low self esteem
- Easily frustrated
- Autistic features
How is it diagnosed?
What is the prognosis?
What is the risk for other family members or future babies?
What treatments/therapies/medications are recommended or available?
How will my child and our family be impacted?
Will my child be able to father children?
If my son does have sperm extraction and fathers a child, will that child also have XXY syndrome?
Resources
Information & Support
For Parents and Patients
Support
Klinefelter Syndrome Support Group
Links to support groups, information sources, and studies; started by a man who was not diagnosed with XXY syndrome until
adulthood.
XXY Syndrome Support Group (AAKAIS)
Lists local support groups and meeting schedules; American Association for Klinefelter Syndrome Information and Support.
General
XXY Syndrome (MedlinePlus)
Brief information about causes, symptoms, tests, treatment, possible complications, and support groups; U.S. National Library
of Medicine.
Klinefelter Syndrome (Genetics Home Reference)
Excellent, detailed review of condition for patients and families; U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Klinefelter Syndrome (GARD)
Information about cause, inheritance, treatment, and more of Klinefelter or XXY syndrome; Genetic and Rare Diseases Information
Center.
Patient Education
A Guide to Klinefelter Syndrome (AAKSIS)
Two-page brochure introducing basic concepts about the condition; American Association for Klinefelter Syndrome Information
& Support.
What is Klinefelter Syndrome? (GSLC)
A brief overview of chromosomal abnormalities that includes the genetics of Klinefelter (XXY) syndrome; Genetic Science Learning
Center at the University of Utah.
Services in Nevada
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