title: Reproductive Issues in Women with Turner Syndrome.
abstract: Turner syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities affecting female infants. The severity of clinical manifestations varies and it affects multiple organ systems. Women with Turner syndrome have a 3-fold increase in mortality, which becomes even more pronounced in pregnancy. Reproductive options include adoption or surrogacy, assisted reproductive techniques, and in rare cases spontaneous pregnancy. Risks for women with Turner syndrome during pregnancy include aortic disorders, hepatic disease, thyroid disease, type 2 diabetes, and cesarean section delivery. Providers must be familiar with the risks and recommendations in caring for women with Turner syndrome of reproductive age.
authors.affiliation: Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, 541 N. Clinical Drive CL 365, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA; Section of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Pediatrics, Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Room 5960, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. Electronic address: FolsomL@iupui.edu.
authors.forename: Lisal J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Folsom
authors.affiliation: Section of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Pediatrics, Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Room 5960, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
authors.forename: John S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Fuqua
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D014424:Turner Syndrome / Q000150:complications*
keywords: Fertility; Pregnancy risks; Prepregnancy counseling; Reproduction; Society recommendations; Turner syndrome