Living with Klinefelter Syndrome- Prognosis

Men with Klinefelter Syndrome generally live fairly normal lives. If diagnosed early, and treated with testosterone replacement, many men can have symptoms lessen. But, this treatment must be lifelong, and the increased testosterone has no effect on fertility- and so even with treatment, a vast majority of men with KS cannot father children. Though most people with KS have normal intelligence, they can also have issues with language development and social development- especially since boys with KS are often less self confident and less active, so this can lead to feelings of loneliness. Most men afflicted with Klinefelter Syndrome achieve full independence from their families in adulthood. There is some research stipulating that the syndrome can lead to a lesser lifespan, since men with KS are more likely to suffer from Cardiovascular disease or Diabetes.