Klinefelter syndrome

Imagine that you are unable to reproduce because of a extra sex chromosome that you were born with. Klinefelter syndrome is disease where you are infertile and unable to reproduce. This disease is named after Dr. Henry Klinefelter, who first found an extra male X chromosome, and was discovered in 1942. Some symptoms of this disease having some degree of increased breast tissue, also known as gynecomastia, which is present in one third of all infected. Also, it inflicts a decrease of testicular hormones, also known as hypognadism, endocrine function, and small testicles. Greater symptoms include germ cell tumors, breast cancer, and osteoporosis. The last symptoms include pulmonary diseases, varicose veins, diabetes, and arthritis. Thus, the genetic variation is irreversible. Testosterone treatment is an option for some people who want to look more manly. People who experience a growth in breast tissue have depression.This disease does not affect females, it is only present in males. Lastly, 40% of the people with the syndrome die every year. In my opinion, it is a dark day in every families household when they find out that their child has come down with such a tremendously horrible disease.

Works Cited-

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/945649-overview
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klinefelter's_syndrome