Ovarian function and X chromosome tissue mosaicism in adolescents with Turner syndrome and ongoing spontaneous puberty - Takeaways - MDSpire

Ovarian function and X chromosome tissue mosaicism in adolescents with Turner syndrome and ongoing spontaneous puberty

  • By

  • Anna Turchinets

  • Olga Stupko

  • Elena Uvarova

  • Polina Tsabai

  • Alina Badlaeva

  • Alexandra Asaturova

  • Nail Kamaletdinov

  • Elena Khashchenko

  • Zaira Kumykova

  • Dmitry Trofimov

  • Svetlana Yureneva

  • Alla Gavisova

  • Gennady Sukhikh

  • July 7, 2026

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    Turner syndrome (TS) is characterized by X chromosome abnormalities, leading to a high risk of premature ovarian insufficiency.

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    This study evaluated ovarian function in five adolescents with mosaic TS who experienced spontaneous puberty.

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    Reduced serum anti-Müllerian hormone and inhibin B levels were noted despite normal gonadotropin levels in some participants.

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    Ovarian stromal cells were mostly monosomic for the X chromosome, while granulosa cells showed variability in X chromosome mosaicism.

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    The study highlights the need for comprehensive evaluation of ovarian reserve markers in counseling TS patients about fertility preservation.

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