I'd like some information on dropped y-chromosome conditions, (xoxy)
(45x,46xy), mixed gonadal dysgenital. The little child was born with a
dropped y chromosome in the first two hours post conception, per the Head of
Ped. Genetics at U. Kentucky Med. Center. At 6 mo. she had testes and ovaries
removed, urinary tract resected, and penis converted to a clitoris. The
mother was told by pediatrician that following the final correction of the
physical defects, there would be no further need for tx beyond normal hormonal
tx. The question is, will there likely be psychological effects to be
reckoned with? Are there things the mother should be doing to prepare the
child for later life (child is now 6 years old). What counseling and other tx
is normally recommended for these conditions?
Thanks
Ronald E. Hestand, MS, NCAC II
Tri-County Addictions Rehabilitation Center
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