Understanding Adoption For XXY Men
Understanding Adoption Many men in our XXY community find out they are infertile when trying to have kids. Understanding adoption can be one of the many ways to build a family. We have built this extensive list to help you navigate the unknown while looking for different options. In the United States, people use three […]
A Mothers XXY NIPT Diagnosis
I wanted to write my story. My point of view of being a mom to a now toddler with Klinefelter Syndrome. The good and the bad so that those struggling may feel relief that they aren’t alone. They aren’t the “only ones” struggling, even if we think our kids are perfect the way they are. […]
Puberty Hormones In Klinefelter Syndrome
Hi, everyone. I’m Dr. Shanlee Davis. I’m a pediatric endocrinologist that works at the Children’s Hospital, Colorado, and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Here we have the Extraordinary Kids Clinic, a specialty clinic for children with XXY and other X and Y variations. I will review some of the most common questions as […]
What to expect when you’re expecting an extra X or Y chromosome
THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE CAN BE FOUND HERE BIOTECHNOLOGY What to expect when you’re expecting an extra X or Y chromosome Prenatal genetic tests can detect sex chromosome aberrations, but what happens after—for families and children—is anything but clear. By Bonnie Rochmanarchive page August 16, 2022 ILLUSTRATION SOURCES: NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE When Ollie’s mother, […]
48 XXXY: The Voice Of Aron Capon
Aron is a 41-year-old man living with a variant of Klinefelter Syndrome (KS), 48 XXXY. Aron resides in Gabriola Island, British Columbia, with his wife, Nikki. A visual learner who likes to keep things interesting, Aron currently works as a dishwasher for an upscale restaurant. By: Chelsea Castonguay Childhood: Aron Capon 48 XXXY. Aron is […]
Meet Ryan Bregante of Living With XXY
Original article from SDvoyager found Here Today we’d like to introduce you to Ryan Bregante. Hi Ryan, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstories. In 1985, while my mother was pregnant with me, I was diagnosed with 47, XXY, or Klinefelter syndrome. While […]
A Positive 48 XXXY NIPT
Sharing our 48 XXXY NIPT Results Publically I’ve hesitated to share our 48 XXXY NIPT publicly for the past year because I didn’t want our son to be looked at or treated differently, & I wanted him to be the one to decide if & when to share it. But I am reminded that our […]
Young Adult Klinefelter Life Story
Young Adult Klinefelter Life Story The voice of Jason Smith By Chelsea Castonguay When Jason was a young teenager, he began noticing his body undergoing unexpected changes. Despite an active lifestyle as a competitive swimmer, he began developing breast tissue. After visiting with a specialist, Jason received a young adult Klinefelter diagnosis. Childhood: Raised in […]
Sam’s story
Apr 13, 2021, 4:25 PM Original Article HERE Hi there, I’m Sam. I’m 27 and I got diagnosed with Klinefelter Syndrome at age 23, but those 23 years of not knowing were somewhat uncomfortable. I felt like I was very misunderstood as a child, into my teen years and early adulthood. Klinefelter Syndrome is a […]
