Men with Klinefelter syndrome are often recommended to have androgen replacement therapy to increase their testosterone levels. Treatment begins around the age of puberty (generally near 12 years old). Testosterone can help with many symptoms relating to Klinefelter syndrome, like behavior, and it may decrease the risk for breast cancer, osteoporosis, and autoimmune disorders. Unfortunately, testosterone therapy cannot treat or cure infertility. For more information on testosterone therapy, please see an endocrinologist. An endocrinologist can be found by talking to your doctor or by using the “Find a Endocrinologist” function at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.
Other Questions About Klinefelter syndrome
- Will my child be less severely affected if they have mosaic Klinefelter syndrome?
- Where do I find other families with a child with Klinefelter syndrome?
- Where can I find helpful resources for my patients with Klinefelter syndrome?
- What treatments are available for the hormone imbalances in Klinefelter syndrome?
- What specialists do people with Klinefelter syndrome need to see?
