I am a Turner girl

   I realize that Turner's syndrome is a very rare genetic mutation among females in the world but I personally feel like there is not much empirical research or information about this syndrome. Only a genetic specialist seemed to be able to further explain and expand my knowledge about it. It's basically when a female is missing a sex chromosome. So instead of having XX, you have a X0. The male version of this would be Klinefelter's syndrome when the male has XXY.
   When I was diagnosed with it at the age of 13, I have never heard of it and had no idea what it was. There was nothing that the doctors could do about it except surgically remove the streak gonads. What I wonder is, with all the blood work I had to take, why wasn't it detected earlier? The only reason they performed a karyotype was because of my short stature. Even then, they couldn't explain what the cause was until I met an endocrinologist named Dr. Lin. Although it doesn't affect my everyday life or hinder my daily functions, I suppose there will be a time when it will prove to be an obstacle in the future. Especially when it relates to children, I guess. It is a shame and a disappointment since I adore children and would like to raise my own children one day. But if it comes to that, adoption is always an option, and I wouldn't mind that. I would love to nurture and raise children; I would raise them as my own.
   From then, it was nothing but doctors and medical appointments. My vacations soon became opportunities to schedule another doctoral visit or to get another consultation. I had to be careful not to get scars because they would not fade like most people. With Turner's syndrome, I also developed a skin condition called Keloid scars.
   I don't know why I decided to create this blog specifically. Maybe to find answers or provide advice and assistance to others in my situation. No idea but I hope that this will help someone. Additionally, this website can assist other females with finding a local community: http://www.turnersyndrome.org/