1. Turner Syndrome
The characteristic short stature may be overlooked, and the girl is just presumed to be shorter than average. ... Men are distinguished from women by having one pair of chromosomes consisting of a single "X" and a single "Y" chromosome. ... The most common physical symptoms are a short body stature and a "webbed neck" appearance. ... If growth hormones are administered early in childhood, some women may grow slightly taller, but any new growth varies among individuals. In addition to short stature, a webbed neck and problems with the menstruation cycle, women living with Turne...
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