Treatment:

Testosterone therapy may be prescribed. This can help:

• Grow body hair
• Improve appearance of muscles
• Improve concentration
• Improve mood and self esteem
• Increase energy and sex drive
• Increase strength

Most men with this syndrome are not able to get a woman pregnant. However, an infertility specialist may be able to help. A special doctor called an endocrinologist may also be helpful.

Support Groups:

Complications:

Enlarged teeth with a thinning surface is very common in Klinefelter syndrome. This is called taurodontism. It can be diagnosed by dental x-rays.

Klinefelter syndrome also increases your risk of:

• Attention deficient hyperactivity disorder
• Autoimmune disorders such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjogren syndrome
• Breast cancer in men
• Depression
• Learning disabilities, including dyslexia, which affects reading
• A rare type of tumor called an extragonadal germ cell tumor
• Lung disease
• Osteoporosis
• Varicose veins

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if your son does not develop secondary sexual characteristics at puberty. This includes facial hair growth and a deepening of the voice.

A genetics counselor can provide information about this condition and direct you to support groups in your area.