Monosomy

Monosomy is a genetic term meaning that there is only one copy of a particular chromosome instead of the usual two. Most monosomies are highly lethal and so we very rarely see viable monosomies other than monosomy X, which is a form of female infertility known as Turner's syndrome.

Is there a lifestyle cause?

Yes. Monosomy X results from misdivision of the sex chromosomes during embryogenesis. Like other errors in cell division, its rate is increased by ageing or where the woman's body is suffering from a serious biological and/or hormonal imbalance. Hormonal imbalances usually result from poor or unbalanced nutrition. Most can be overcome by correcting diet and other negative lifestyle habits.

For specific advice visit the ez-fertility natural fertility resources and either answer the online lifestyle evaluation or read It takes two - reproducing naturally today.

Other topics:

• Blighted ovum

• Congenital abnormality

• Ectopic pregnancies

• Endometriosis

• Genes and infertility

• Genes and miscarriage

• Lifestyle evaluation for a fertile lifestyle

• Male infertility

• Men aged 40 or older

• Miscarriage

• Ovulation, Ovulation chart

• Polycystic ovarian syndrome

• Recurrent miscarriage

• Sexual aspects of fertility

• Stress and fertility

• Triploidy

• Trisomy

• Unexplained infertility

• Women aged 35 or older

 

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