Turners syndrome

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turners syndrome
approx one in 5000 females
caused by absence of one of to allotted X chromosomes
XO have 45 chromosomes rather than 46
occurs during contraception
treatment
injections of growth hormones as well as progesterone and oestrogen supplements
oestrogen replacement therapy in usually started at time of puberty
psychological characteristics
higher than average reading ability
lower than normal performance on spatial, visual, memory and maths tasks
socially immature
trouble relating to peers
physical characterises
ovaries fail to develop
no menstrual cycle
no breasts and puberty
swelling in neck and wrists
high waist to hip ratio
evaluation
contribution to nature and nurture debate
practical application- diagnosis positive outcomes in future for these individuals
weakness- unusual sample very idiographic