Triple X syndrome: a rare case entity with premature ovarian failure, recurrent abortion and secondary infertility

Savita Soni; Purnima Nadkarni; Kishore Nadkarni; Aditi Nadkarni; Shreedevi Tanksale

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20161348

Authors

Savita Soni 21st Century Hospital and Infertility Centre, Pardi, Gujarat, India
Purnima Nadkarni 21st Century Hospital and Infertility Centre, Pardi, Gujarat, India
Kishore Nadkarni 21st Century Hospital and Infertility Centre, Pardi, Gujarat, India
Aditi Nadkarni 21st Century Hospital and Infertility Centre, Pardi, Gujarat, India
Shreedevi Tanksale 21st Century Hospital and Infertility Centre, Pardi, Gujarat, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20161348

Keywords:

Triple X syndrome, Premature ovarian failure, Recurrent abortion, Secondary infertility, Karyotyping

Abstract

Triple X syndrome is a sex chromosome abnormality characterised by extra X chromosome, occurring in 1 in 1000 female births. This condition often remains undiagnosed as most of them have normal phenotype, puberty and fertility. We report a case of Triple X syndrome with normal phenotype and intelligence presented with premature ovarian failure, recurrent abortion and secondary infertility. This case emphasizes the need for chromosomal analysis in women presenting with premature ovarian failure leading to recurrent abortion and secondary infertility.

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