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Do Persons With XYY Chromosome Have Infertility Issues?
Question: my son has just been told he has xyychromosone, does this mean he can't have his own children?
Brief Answer:
No,he can be fertile.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to health care magic forum.
I am Dr Aslam here to help you.
Although XYY chromosome can be associated with features like tall stature and some behavioural problems,it is not a cause for hypo-gonadism,and so are usually fertile.
Unlike other chromosomal anomalies like klinefelter syndrome(XXY),infertility is not a problem of XYY karyotype.
Hope I have answered your query.If you have further questions,I will be happy to help.
Thank you.
No,he can be fertile.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to health care magic forum.
I am Dr Aslam here to help you.
Although XYY chromosome can be associated with features like tall stature and some behavioural problems,it is not a cause for hypo-gonadism,and so are usually fertile.
Unlike other chromosomal anomalies like klinefelter syndrome(XXY),infertility is not a problem of XYY karyotype.
Hope I have answered your query.If you have further questions,I will be happy to help.
Thank you.
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