Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of an X chromosome.
In the normal situation, the karyotype is 46, XX for the female while for the male it is 46, XY. However, in a case of Turner syndrome, the karyotype is 45, X0.
Read the full article on: Diseases and disorders that cause female infertility: warning signs ( 45).
By Arantxa Pérez Garrido M.D. (gynecologist), Laura García de Miguel M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 09/15/2022
