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Klinefelter's Syndrome- A Male Genetic Abnormality

From Jerry Kennard, About.com GuideSeptember 20, 2006

Klinefelter's syndrome is a genetic abnormality that affects only males. Named after an American physician, Harry Klinefelter in 1942, Klinefelter's syndrome affects approximately 1 in every 1,000 males, making it a common genetic abnormality. Despite this few men are aware that they have XXY rather than XY sex chromosomes.

Many men only find out they have the genetic disorder when they find they cannot father a child. Find out anout Klinefelter's Syndrome, its causes, signs symptoms, and treatment.

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