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13 Treatments for Turner Syndrome

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Tests

1	Medical Procedures

1	Prescribed Medications

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Self Care

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Because it is so dangerous, experts suggest screening for aortic dissection, although the specific timing for this screening is controversial. Plastic surgery to correct webbing of the neck should be considered at an early age (before entering school) for girls with Turner syndr...[read article]

Tests for Turner Syndrome

1. Karyotyping Karyotyping is a laboratory procedure that allows a physician to examine a patient's set of chromosomes. Karyotype also refers to the actual collection of chro... More
2. Cardiac Echo An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to produce live images of your heart, allowing your doctor to monitor how your heart and its valves are functionin... More
3. Serum Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Level Test Luteinizing hormone (LH) is an important hormone produced in both men and women. It plays a role in puberty, menstruation, and fertility. Your doctor may request a ... More
4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
5. Cardiac MRI An magnetic resonance imaging test (MRI) uses magnets and radio waves to capture images inside your body without making an surgical incision. An MRI allows your doc... More
6. Serum Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Level Test A TSH test is used to measure the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in your blood. It will help your doctor determine if you need medication to treat hype... More
7. Serum Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Level Test The follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level test measures the level of FSH found within human serum. FSH is responsible for promoting and sustaining ovarian follic... More
8. Skeletal Maturity Survey Skeletal development refers to the development of the human skeletal system from the early days of pregnancy until the bones have reached full development in late p... More
9. MRI A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of your body. It allows doctors to se... More
10. Ultrasound Scan An ultrasound scan is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from the inside of your body. The technology is similar to that use... More
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Medical Procedures for Turner Syndrome

1. Estrogen Replacement Therapy Hormone therapy is a treatment for women going through menopause.The hormones estrogen and progesterone help regulate a woman's menstrual cycle. They also play... More
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Prescribed Medications for Turner Syndrome

1. somatropin(Humatrope , others...) Close SOMATROPIN (soe ma TROE pin) is a man-made growth hormone. Growth hormone helps children grow taller and helps adults and children grow muscle. It is used to treat ... More
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Self Care for Turner Syndrome

1. Vitamin D Supplementation Vitamin D, often called the sunshine vitamin, is an important nutrient. Its active form, called calcitriol, behaves like a hormone in the body. The body can produce... More
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