How To Diagnose And Treat Klinefelter Syndrome

Testosterone Replacement

An individual affected by Klinefelter syndrome may need to undergo continuous testosterone replacement therapy to treat their symptoms. Around half of the chromosomes in the DNA of an affected individual's body have lower than normal testosterone. The low levels of testosterone can be mediated with the use of testosterone supplementation. Testosterone replacement treatment can help deepen the voice, promote maturation of the reproductive organs, build and maintain the strength of the bones, increase attention and focus, improves muscle mass, promotes body and facial hair growth, and produces a more masculine appearance. An endocrinologist is the type of physician who oversees this type of hormone treatment. Testosterone replacement therapy is administered as shots or injections at the frequency of two to three weeks, daily pills, and transdermal or through the skin using a testosterone patch or gel. While testosterone replacement therapy can alleviate symptoms, it cannot decrease breast tissue growth, increase testicular size, or resolve infertility.

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