Clinical implications for fertility and pregnancy in Turner syndrome
López Muñoz, E.; Hernández Zarco, A.; Hernández Peñafiel, A.
Ginecologia y Obstetricia de Mexico 80(8): 521-527
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-9041 PMID: 23088071 Document Number: 662671
Turner syndrome patients have high risk of severe obstetrical complications and even of death during pregnancy. A medical team including cardiologists, genetists and maternal-fetal medicine specialists should perform a preconception and prenatal assessment in case pregnancy is contemplated. The main clinical implications for fertility and pregnancy in Turner Syndrome are reviewed and recommendations for management and follow-up of these patients are given.