What are the treatments for Turner syndrome?
There is no cure for Turner syndrome; however there are treatments that may reduce the symptoms. The two most common characteristics of Turner syndrome are short stature and lack of ovarian development, both of which can be treated. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of growth hormones for the treatment of Turner syndrome patients. The growth hormone enhances growth velocity and potentially the final adult height. It is administered alone or with a low dose androgen. Ovaries produce estrogen which is important for developing and maintaining good tissue and bone structure. Estrogen replacement therapy helps with this development along with promoting the development of secondary sexual characteristics. There are also reproductive technologies available that may enable a woman with Turner syndrome to become pregnant. It is possible for a woman with Turner syndrome to carry an embryo provided by a donor egg.
