I'm so happy ^_^

[Guest Kukaku]

So after reading a post on here, and then doing some research. I found that I might have klinefelter sydrome. I have not been tested yet, but I'm planning to go see the doctor as soon as possible. I had actually been so excited that I might have this that I recently just woke up and couldn't get back to sleep. I just had to post this. I haven't felt this excited since I was a little kid waiting for Christmas. Is it weird to get excited over this? I don't care if it is, because for the first time of my life, all the awkward things I dealt with growing up, finally makes sense to me. Having to go to a speech pathologist when I was three. Being very quiet and shy. Difficulties expressing my feelings, thoughts, and socializing. The inability to find pants that fit my waist. Being mistaken as a girl, even by site. Having a small amount of breast tissue on my chest. It all finally adds up. I feel like I might be setting myself up, only to be disappointed to find out that I don't have it. But ever since I found out the possibilities that I might have this, I have had the feeling of serinity and / or content. The feeling of finally being able to define myself, to finally know who I am.

Ok, sleep now.

[Guest Krisina]

I'm happy or you Kukaku. It means some of the puzzle pieces of your life you finally have an idea how to put them together and have a picture of understanding of your life. It makes sense finally. I hope you aren't let down by the results either, sounds like you have a good idea though. Nice to have one of those feelings of feeling like a kid waiting for Christmas . Even though we don't usually like to be diagnosed with something and most of us just want to be normal. Here is to possibly having klinefelter sydrome! and finally having answers to your lifes mysteries.

Krisina

[Guest JayHL]

Hi Kukaku

First, I can certainly empathise with the euphoria felt when one has reached a point where some answers may be available to clarify many questions about yourself.

What I write here may already be familiar to you, but I thought it would help if I described some features of XXY/Klinefelter syndrome which arise from my professional experience of working with children, some of whom are XXY.

(I have an intersex condition, but I am not XXY).

Being born with three sex chromosomes which consist of XXY (or variation)does not mean a child has Klinefelter Syndrome. However, the syndrome will develop if the side effects of having an extra X chromosome are not treated. In western countries such a Europe and USA, XXY children are most often raised as boys due to the presence of male-pattern genitalia. In such cases, they are prescribed androgen hormone therapy when they reach puberty to push them through adolescence. Features of a child with XXY may be evident in certain aspects of cognitive development. This is not meant to suggest that XXY children are dumb, on the contrary, but they may have problems with memory tasks and in a few cases, difficulty with auditory processing (One of the best web sites for information on XXY is run by Vaughn Hambley & Carol Wilson found at: http://www.47xxy.com/Sitenav.htm

(There is an article on the site by me regarding auditory processing at: http://47xxy.com/Gloss/capd.htm ).

Usually, XXY youngsters enter puberty normally without any delay of physical maturity. However, they fail to keep up with other males as puberty progresses. In teenage XY boys, the testes gradually increase in size. In XXY youngsters, the testes remain small and cannot produce sufficient quantities of the hormone testosterone. As a result, many XXY adolescents may tire easily and lack muscle mass, facial or body hair, and other secondary male characteristics.

Research studies expanded and revised the original symptoms to include the following as possible associated conditions:

I must stress that not ALL these conditions are present in one individual. Someone with XXY which develops into Klinefelter Syndrome may present with some of the features listed below.

* infertility

* incomplete masculinisation; feminine, or pear shaped, body and body hair distribution

* decreased libido

* osteoporosis

* taurodontism (shape & arrangement of the teeth)

* venous disease (veins that become diseased or abnormal e.g.varicose veins)

* learning, emotional problems

* autoimmune disorders such as lupus

* low energy

* low self esteem

* communication difficulties, especially with expressive language

* frustration-based outbursts

* motor skill issues

* developmental delays

Many individuals with XXY identify as heterosexual male, but a significant percentage, possibly as high as 50% of those with the karyotype will be gay, bisexual or transexual.

Currently on a global scale only 25% will be diagnosed through lack of understanding of the condition and testing of new borns . The actual percentage of those born with the karyotype is estimated between 1 in 500 and 1 in 700 male births.

Variations on XXY include mosaic patterns such as 48,XXY, 48,XXXY etc (The more X’s the more symptoms from the above list may be present).

[MaryEllen]

JayHL, That's a very good description of the inter sex condition. Would you mind if your post was pinned as a separate topic?

MaryEllen

[Guest JayHL]

Yes, of course. Please use the post in any way you feel appropriate