XXY Males – Klinefelter syndrome HEALTH TOPIC BY GLENDA FAUNTLEROY DEC 2012 Although considered the most common chromosomal disorder in humans, the subtle symptoms of Klinefelter syndrome can result in a man living with the condition his entire life without ever being diagnosed. Klinefelter affects only males. Instead of having the usual XY chromosome …
XXY Adult Mathew My son Matthew is 26 years old and was diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome when he was 14 years old. I credit his pediatrician who thought that his enlarged breast tissue was something more than just puberty. He sent us off to CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) where we received his diagnosis. At …
XYY A Missed Diagnosis When asked the question, “Tell us about your son’s journey to a XYY diagnosis,” it almost seems like too much to put into words. Too much time, too many doctors, too many tests, too many feelings of failure as a mom … just too much. However, I think it is a …
A Klinefelter Story from Germany This Story was written by a Mum that lives in Germany who has a son with Klinefelter syndrome. Using translation software we do our best to bring you their story. I am a Mum of a 24 year old Klinefelter syndrome boy. He was diagnosed while I was pregnant. …
Klinefelter Educations Klinefelter educations are something people have never even talked about openly on the internet. There are people all over the world who have Klinefelter syndrome, though no one until now has put together a list of these amazing individuals and their Klinefelter educations. With hard work we can do anything we put our …
Extraordinary Care Families have a place to turn for help with sex chromosome disorders. Article By Pam Auchmutey Emory Health Digest Emma St. Germain (above right) talks with pediatric nurse practitioner Sharron Close (middle) and PhD nursing student Amy Blumling (left). Photo by: Jack Kearse Emma St. Germain, a dark-eyed, dark-haired eight-year-old, loves playing with dolls …
Klinefelter syndrome diagnosis a relief after childhood woes. February 16, 2018 The Courier News Letter Samuel Pierce (XXYKindaGuy) knew something was amiss growing up. He lacked hair growth and muscle mass, experienced numerous learning difficulties and at the age of 23 his “sex drive decided to die”. It was at that point he knew he …
Graham, Mystery Writer Gemss Article LocationGemss Home Page At age 21, Graham loves to spend time on his favorite pastime of writing mysteries and screen plays. The topics vary but they often involve science-fiction. The stories have intrigue- like explorers going into a cave and finding gold but then someone is kidnapped and, and, and….they …
48XXXY More Information By Marybeth Cale This article would not have been possible if it was not for The Living Rinebeck. Everyone has a story of course, but Michelle and Erik Hutchinson’s is extra moving. Their tale reminds us that with challenge comes opportunity – and when you use your own adversity to help others, …
Klinefelter Syndrome Facts More Positive Traits I want to change to the way the world learns about Klinefelter syndrome facts. Here is a highlight all of the successful people with Klinefelter syndrome who at one point in their lives were told it is not possible. With all of the information online about “who we are” …
