Turner Syndrome: Affected Body Parts and Their Impact

Turner syndrome affects development and function of several body systems:

Reproductive System

• Ovaries: Absent or underdeveloped, leading to low estrogen/progesterone and impaired secondary sexual characteristics.
• Uterus: Typically underdeveloped, causing fertility issues and inability to carry pregnancy.
• Fallopian tubes: May be underdeveloped or absent.
• Breast tissue: Impaired development due to estrogen deficiency.

Other Systems

• Lymphatic system: Risk of lymphedema (swelling in hands, feet, ankles).
• Kidneys: Increased risk of abnormalities, including failure.
• Skeletal: Short stature, broad shoulders, narrow chest, bowed legs.
• Heart: Higher incidence of defects (aortic stenosis, bicuspid aortic valve, coarctation of aorta).
• Hearing: Loss ranging from mild to severe, often linked to ear infections and inner ear malformations.

Symptom severity varies. Regular monitoring and medical care are essential.