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I thought you might be interested in learning more about Klinefelter's Syndrome (KS/XXY) firsthand.
I am 32 years old, divorced, and I own my own house. I have worked for the same company for eight years and am licensed in my field. I have been receiving hormone replacement therapy (hrt) for twelve years. Most people, physicians included, wouldn't have a clue that I have KS, unless I told them. I live as normal (not that I am striving to be normal) a life as most people that I know. I am also a senior in General Studies concentrating in Social Work.
Just about all of the literature available on KS was outdated until recently. The information in most textbooks in outdated as well. In some text books the reference to KS states that the men are "often mildly retarded". I have NOT found that to be true. The tendency for retardation is more prominent with more X's present, however, as I recently attended a conference for KSers and families of KSers, and met a lot of men and boys with KS and variations, XXXY, XXYY, etc. I didn't see any retarded or mildly retarded men. As a matter of fact, I met men with Masters Degrees, dual Bachelors, business owners, RN's, computer programmers, MSW's, and a host of others.
I have also been able to communicate with other KSers throughout the world via the Internet and message boards set up for KSers. Again, I have yet to chat with or even hear of a KS man and retardation.
There have been some benefits to having KS. I am sterile, and do not have to be concerned about birth control (actually that is a line that some of the men jokingly use when meeting women) I still practice safe sex. I feel growing up with KS has enabled me to express my emotions and to feel others' emotions easier. I consider myself more sensitive to the needs of others than I believe the average man would be.
If you are interested in knowing more you are welcome to contact me.
Jack
