Klinefelter Syndrome (KS) is a chromosomal condition that affects males and causes hypogonadism and infertility. It is the cause of infertility in 10% of the cases of azoospermia, although presence of a reduced number of sperms has been found in some cases.
The physical traits (phenotype) of males affected by KS are:
- Small testicles
- Poor muscle development
- Too long legs and short trunk
- Sparse or absent facial and body hair
- Gynecomastia
Read the full article on: Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY Syndrome) – Symptoms, Causes & Fertility ( 30).
By Estefanía Rodríguez Ferradas M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. (gynecologist), José Luis de Pablo B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (senior clinical embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 04/10/2018
