12-03-2013, 06:43 PM
Has anyone here wondered about Klinefelter’s syndrome and if it’s more prevalent among those of us pursuing NBE or transsexualism? Klinefelter’s syndrome, for those who do not know, is having an extra chromosome on the gender gene. Normal females are XX, normal males are XY and Klinefelter’s are XXY. Those with Klinefelter's however, may not even know they have it or appear "different" to anyone. ABC’s 20/20 did a very interesting story about Chloe Prince who was born Theodore, an apparent male, but in his own words, walked the fence between male and female his whole life. Then one day he was stung by a bee which caused an allergic reaction which in turn wrecked his endocrine system. Shortly after he recovered, he started expressing female body traits (breasts, fat deposits, facial features etc.) and ultimately, he was diagnosed with Klinefelter’s syndrome. He said being diagnosed was the biggest relief of his life. “Everything made sense all of a sudden”. The 6 part story can be seen on You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfPdP9J6X2A
Klienfelter’s effects 1 in 500 males so the probability of having it isn’t all that rare. In my town of 6000 people, there are probably 3 with Klinefelter’s. Last week while in the doctors office I saw a doctor I don't normally see and took the opportunity to ask her some questions, “off the record”. I asked her about testing testosterone levels and then about testing for Klinefelter’s syndrome. She said General Practice doctors in her clinic don’t do the testosterone test because they don’t prescribe the remedy. Rather, they refer to an endocrinologist who in turn orders the test and prescribes appropriate medications. As for Klinefelter’s, she said it is a simple blood / genetic test and she could order it but said I should talk to my regular doctor and even then, the test isn't normally ordered without cause. In other words, I can’t just ask to be tested for it, I’d have to convince someone that there is a good reason to do it or present with symptoms. I’d like to have it done because if indeed I have Klinefelter’s, I’d have a diagnosis for the way I am that is medically undisputed. On the other hand, if I don’t have a genetic abnormality (statistically much more likely) I’m still in the same boat with a bunch of stuff on my medical record and a little less money in my pocket.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfPdP9J6X2A
Klienfelter’s effects 1 in 500 males so the probability of having it isn’t all that rare. In my town of 6000 people, there are probably 3 with Klinefelter’s. Last week while in the doctors office I saw a doctor I don't normally see and took the opportunity to ask her some questions, “off the record”. I asked her about testing testosterone levels and then about testing for Klinefelter’s syndrome. She said General Practice doctors in her clinic don’t do the testosterone test because they don’t prescribe the remedy. Rather, they refer to an endocrinologist who in turn orders the test and prescribes appropriate medications. As for Klinefelter’s, she said it is a simple blood / genetic test and she could order it but said I should talk to my regular doctor and even then, the test isn't normally ordered without cause. In other words, I can’t just ask to be tested for it, I’d have to convince someone that there is a good reason to do it or present with symptoms. I’d like to have it done because if indeed I have Klinefelter’s, I’d have a diagnosis for the way I am that is medically undisputed. On the other hand, if I don’t have a genetic abnormality (statistically much more likely) I’m still in the same boat with a bunch of stuff on my medical record and a little less money in my pocket.