If you are a
male and are experiencing problems that arent normal for most
males, you may be someone with something called Klinefelter
Syndrome. Klinefelter Syndrome is a very common syndrome but not
many people know about it, which is peculiar in a way, because
statistically one out of every 500 or so newborn males are
diagnosed with this. If you are curious and want to learn more
about Klinefelter Syndrome, or you think you might have it, then
read the following and you will know everything you need to know
about Klinefelter Syndrome. In the next couple of paragraphs the
following will be explained: the description/definition of
Klinefelter Syndrome, how many people it affects, the life
expectancy of the people with Klinefelter Syndrome,
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Klinefelter
syndrome is genetic because the newborn males are born with an
extra X
chromosomewhich makes it genetic. Klinefelter syndrome and its
variants are not inherited; these chromosomal changes usually occur
as random events during the formation of reproductive cells (eggs
and sperm) in a parent. An error in
celldivision
called nondisjunction results in a reproductive cell with an
abnormal number of chromosomes. For example, an egg or sperm cell
may gain one or more extra copies of the
X
chromosomeas a result of nondisjunction. If one of these
atypical reproductive cells contributes to the genetic makeup of a
child, the child will have one or more extra X chromosomes in each
of the body's cells. If you didnt know why it was a genetic
disorder, now you
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Well let me
tell you. Some people affected by Klinefelter Syndrome have sparse
body hair, enlarged breasts, and wide hips. In almost all men the
testicles remain small. In some men the penis does not reach adult
size. Their voices may not be as deep. They usually cannot father
children. But they can have a normal sex life. Affected individuals
typically have small testes that do not produce as much
testosterone as usual. Testosterone is the hormone that directs
male sexual development before birth and during puberty. A shortage
of testosterone can lead to delayed or incomplete puberty, breast
enlargement (gynecomastia), reduced facial and body hair, and an
inability to have biological children (infertility). Some affected
individuals also have genital differences including undescended
testes (cryptorchidism), the opening of the urethra on the
underside of the penis (hypospadias), or an unusually small penis
(micropenis). Hopefully all of the information above helped you
understand and be aware of Klinefelter Syndrome. Above, there was
information on what Klinefelter Syndrome was, how many people it
affects, the life expectancy of people with this syndrome, how its
a genetic disorder, and how it affects your body if you do have
this syndrome. This syndrome is more common than people think and
not really anybody knows about it, so hopefully this also spread
awareness to you and hopefully you go and spread awareness
about
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