How To Diagnose And Treat Klinefelter Syndrome

Breast Tissue Removal

Individuals with Klinefelter syndrome who deal with gynecomastia may need to undergo breast tissue removal surgery. Over-developed breast tissue has no drug treatments currently approved by the Federal Drug Administration. However, over-developed breasts in a male can pose a problem because it puts them at a much greater risk of developing breast cancer. Over-developed breast tissue in a Klinefelter syndrome patient can cause social stress and financial burden because it has to be monitored for cancerous growth regularly. Some doctors recommend that an individual with Klinefelter syndrome who is affected by over-developed breasts undergo a procedure to remove this breast tissue. A mastectomy carries risks just like any other surgical procedure, and it is only recommended for treatment if its benefits outweigh its potential risks.

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Counseling

A Klinefelter syndrome patient may benefit from counseling as part of their treatment plan. Counseling by specialized behavioral specialists can help patients build normal social skills and interact with other children. These behavioral specialists can counsel patients to help them cope with anger, frustration, shyness, and other emotions that can come from the feeling of being different from others. Mental health counselors or therapists can help counsel an individual affected by Klinefelter syndrome to help them learn how to cope with feelings of self-doubt, sadness, low self-esteem, and depression in healthy and productive ways. Individuals with Klinefelter syndrome are more likely to develop substance abuse problems, which can also be treated with the use of mental health counseling. These specialized therapists can also be very beneficial when it comes to helping a patient's family and loved ones understand and deal with the feelings and emotions of having a family member with Klinefelter syndrome.