We have chosen a range of people affected by Turner's syndrome to illustrate different issues which may arise for each individual and at different stages of life.
Click on the name or picture to hear the stories of each individual.
Personal Experiences
Abigail is 5 years old and has Turner's syndrome. She was diagnosed with TS when her mum was 20 weeks pregnant as a result of routine scanning and subsequent diagnostic testing. When she was born she had feeding problems and had to have surgery to correct a heart defect at 2 days old. She is having Growth Hormone treatment and attends a mainstream school. She lives at home with her Mum.
Kylie is 17 years old and has Turner's syndrome. She has competed in gymnastics for several international and national games, including the World Games in North Carolina and in November, Kylie became the British Senior Champion. She began taking Hormone Replacement Therapy at the age of 14 and she is now 5' 1 1/2".
Imogen is 47 years old and has Turner's syndrome. She has been married for 24 years and works as a project administrator. She was diagnosed with TS at the age of 2 and commenced Hormone Replacement Therapy (ongoing) at 23.
