How Dangerous Is Hypogonadism?
Print Page Turner syndrome is responsible for 20% of all miscarriages that occur in the first trimester, and 98% of pregnancies affected by Turner’s syndrome end in miscarriage (also see www.miscarriage-hormone-treatment.com). Many fetuses with hypogonadism have renal agenesis (one or both kidneys are missing) and 10% to 33% of them will die in the uterus. The death rate among children with hypogonadism is not increased. However, these children have a greatly increased chance of bone fractures from osteoporosis (brittle bones) and will be infertile. Their functioning may be impaired by heart problems, or lymphedema (swollen lymph glands), or only one kidney. Both sexes have difficulty developing or maintaining their secondary sexual characteristics if they do not have adequate gonadal hormones. Delayed puberty means males and females will have difficulty fitting in with their peers because they look immature and childish. Adolescents with hypogonadism may benefit from counseling and a
