Who else in my family should I test for Turner syndrome?

Turner syndrome is caused by a change in a chromosome. Most girls have are missing part or all of one of their two X chromosomes in all or some of the cells of the body. The loss of all or part of the X chromosome almost always occurs randomly as a spontaneous event and is not inherited. The likelihood of parents with a child with Turner syndrome having another child with the disorder is no different from what it is for any other couple, which is very unlikely. Families can get a child tested for Turner syndrome if they have concerns through a simple blood test that evaluates the size, shape and number of chromosomes. This test is called karyotyping and can detect an altered or missing X chromosome.

Other Questions About Turner syndrome

• Will my child outgrow Turner syndrome?
• Will girls with Turner syndrome develop a gonadoblastoma?
• Who else in my family should I test for Turner syndrome?
• Where do I find other people with Turner syndrome?
• Where can caregivers of people with Turner syndrome get support?