Klinefelter’s Syndrome: A Male Sex Chromosomal Disorder
This in a chromosomal disorder found among males that is caused by an extra X sex chromosome.
My interest in researching and writing about Klinefelter’s syndrome came from an issue that my thirteen year old son who autism has complained about. The past two years my son has been bothered by the appearance of male breast. He constantly asks “Daddy, how can I lose these?” His doctors have down played the likely hood that he has Klinefelter’s syndrome and stressed that diet and exercise should reduce the appearance of male breast. After careful research, I have found that reduction in male breast tissue is highly unlikely once it has formed. I recently spoke again with his doctor about my research findings. We have decided to get him tested this week.
Klinefelter’s syndrome is a chromosomal disorder found among males that is caused by an extra X sex chromosome. Typically, this results in infertility and mild developmental delay. Males with an extra chromosome such as XXY males are usually associated with under developed sex characteristics/traits which includes enlarged male breast.
How many people are affected by Klinefelter’s Syndrome?
- According to Rathus (2006), “1 male in 500-900” are affected by this disease
Treatments:
- Estrogen replacement therapy: Estrogen replacement therapy can improve growth of sex chromosomes but has not proven to reverse infertility
- Due to language impairments and mild mental retardation, special education and speech therapy helps to improve the quality of lives for children that have Klinefelter’s Syndrome
- Surgical procedures have been performed, but it has been noted that some patient develop emotional difficulties afterwards
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Lauren | Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
Interesting information Chris. I know there are some individuals at my college that suffer from this and I just feel terrible for them. It must be very hard for their moral.
BC Doan | Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
Great information!
jo oliver | Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
Chris-
Such an interesting disease. I have never personally met anyone with the disease, but I have seen some people in public, that have obvious breast tissue. I have seen people stare at them and snicker as they walk by. How atrocious to laugh and treat others so callously. These people already have enough psychological distress without laughing and gawking!!!
Chris, be sure the doctor addresses your sons liver, impaired liver function can cause female breast tissue. Look at Gilbert’s syndrome. Also, if your son is on anabolic steroids…..they can cause breast tissue from side effect.
goodselfme | Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
some people are truly ignorant.Your article will be beneficial to those who will read and gain perspective on this health issue and be in the know.Great post.
Chris Stonecipher | Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
Jo,
Thanks for the extra piece of information on liver functions. I did not know that.
Chris Stonecipher | Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
Thank you all for your kind comments.
Darlene McFarlane | Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
This is a very interesting article,Chris. I didn’t know such a disease existed but I have noticed men with unusually large breasts a time or two. Thanks for explaining this illness and I wish your son the very best.
CHAN LEE PENG | Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for bringing this interesting topic. I didn’t know about this until I read this.
nobert soloria bermosa | Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
my youngest brother suffered from this but i’m glad surgical operation fixed it,thanks Chris
Judy Sheldon | Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
Chris, I am glad you were persistent and researched. I wish you and your son well, and thank you for an excellent article.
Chris Stonecipher | Oct 31, 2008 | Reply
Thank you all for the kind comments! The support and kindness from my Triond friends are truely special to me.
Blessings to you all,
Chris
Kheng | May 3, 2009 | Reply
This is the first time I have heard of this too. It is an interesting and informative article. If more people are made aware of this disease, they would not be so fast in laughing at others.
Wishing you and your son well.
Take care,
Kheng
jdrsantos | Jun 15, 2009 | Reply
I know you from Diigo.
Your article is very informative.
My solidarity to you and your son, I guess he is doing better now.
Chris Stonecipher | Jun 15, 2009 | Reply
jdrsantos,
Thanks for reviewing my article. I will visit your diigo works today.
Take care,
Chris