
Dr. Aruna Ashok MBBS, MS OG, DNB OG
- Clinical Director
Male fertility has been a taboo for males. Not all males have the same amount of sexual performance and ability towards giving birth. There are various factors affecting the fertility of males. One of the causes of infertility in males is the Klinefelter syndrome.
It is a genetic condition. It occurs in males due to the presence of an additional X chromosome, with their regular chromosome structure XY. This condition affects them during their adulthood. It deteriorates the testicular growth resulting in a reduced testicle size for males. This syndrome leads to reduced muscle mass, reduced growth of facial and body hairs, and enlarged breast tissue. It also shows different symptoms in different males.
Klinefelter syndrome affects the sperm count of males. Males affected by this syndrome have little or no sperm but with the help of medical advancements, some can get over the issue and give birth to children. What are the symptoms of Klinefelter syndrome?
It is not possible to generalize the symptoms of Klinefelter syndrome. But a generic classification of symptoms is possible and the signs are classified based on age.
Boys, before puberty, show the signs of weak muscles, slow motor-growth development, undescended testicles.
Teenagers during puberty, exhibit symptoms such as longer legs, shorter torsos, and wider waists, absent or incomplete puberty. reduced facial hair and muscles, smaller penis, smaller and firm testicles. weak bones, enlarged breast tissue, lack of energy, socializing issues, shyness, sensitive mind, and impediments with reading, writing, and contemplation.
Males during adulthood show reduced sexual drives, reduced or no sperm count, smaller testicles and penis, lesser muscle mass compared to other men, irreducible belly fat, and much more.
There is no generic treatment for Klinefelter syndrome. Yet, some methods might help males to get their mental health and fertility back. Some of them include
Testosterone replacement for teens
Breast tissue removal
Speech, and physical recovery
Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection
Other fertility treatments and psychological counselling
A4 hospital is known for making happier lives for people with fertility disorders. It has the best techniques to make the males with XXY syndrome fertile and make them happy in their lives.