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Case Reports
. 2023 Oct 17;15(10):e47172.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.47172. eCollection 2023 Oct.

A Case of Chemical Pregnancy in a Female With Turner Syndrome

Sravya Gudapati  1 , Kamlesh Chaudhari  1 , Apoorva Dave  1 , Shazia Mohammad  1 , Shaikh Muneeba  1
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A Case of Chemical Pregnancy in a Female With Turner Syndrome

Sravya Gudapati et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Turner syndrome (TS) is a genetic anomaly that is characterized by the absence of an X chromosome, either completely or partially. Primary amenorrhea, short stature, webbed neck, cubitus valgus, and a little intellectual disability are some of the characteristics. Infertility is also one of the most common clinical symptoms of TS-affected females. With the advent of assisted reproductive technology (ART), chances of childbearing possibilities for TS females have risen. Infertility issues in females with TS are challenging, but they can be managed with proper counseling and ART by artificial implantation, oocyte donation, and others. This case report aims to present the case of a 27-year-old female who had not attained her menarche and wanted to conceive. She was diagnosed with TS on the basis of clinical and laboratory investigations. The patient was, thereafter, treated for infertility by oocyte donation and conceived successfully.

Keywords: chromosomal abnormality; primary amenorrhea; primary infertility; streak gonads; turner syndrome.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Clinical presentation of Turner syndrome
Figure 2
Figure 2. Ultrasonography showing the hypoplastic uterus
Figure 3
Figure 3. Ultrasonography report of the patient showing the hypoplastic uterus and streak ovaries
A, B, and C panels depict the hypoplastic uterus, and D, E, and F panels show the streak ovaries.
Figure 4
Figure 4. Karyotyping report of the patient
Figure 5
Figure 5. Ultrasonographic depiction of embryo transfer
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