Hello Everyone. I have a little news I would like to share. I recently had a medical check up and a very candid conversation with my doctor. To get right to the point, after some blood work, I have been diagnosed with Klinefelters syndrome. It is a genetic disorder that effects 1 in about 1000 males. My Doctor said I was a text book case.
Females have XX chromosomes, males have XY chromosomes. Men with Klinefelters have XXY chromosomes.
Many men who have Klinefelter syndrome do not have obvious symptoms. Others (like me) have sparse body hair, enlarged breasts, and wide hips. In almost all men the testicles remain small. In some men the penis does not reach adult size. Their voices may not be as deep. They usually cannot father children. Some boys with Klinefelter syndrome have language and learning problems. Klinefelter syndrome adversely affects testicular growth, and this can result in smaller than normal testicles. This can lead to lower production of the sex hormone testosterone. Klinefelter syndrome may also cause reduced muscle mass. I was also diagnosed with very low testosterone and gynecomastia.
When my Doctor described some of the symptoms, I said I have all those.
As a child, I had learning and speech problems. As a young teenager, I was shy and introverted. I had wide hips and rather chubby breasts. And yes, I have very small genitals.
Then I told him about the crossdressing. He asked if that was something that had recently started? I told him I have been doing it since I was 8 or 9. He asked how often and to what degree do I crossdress? When I told him "everyday and all the way", he seemed surprised. I asked if the Klinefelter syndrome caused the crossdressing? He said he wanted to do some research into that.
I also discovered I am susceptible to a few women's diseases like osteoporosis and breast cancer. When my doctor asked if I would be interested in testosterone replacement therapy or breast reduction surgery, I told him no. He said he would recommend that I have a mammogram.
Another appointment next week for a complete physical. Sure sucks getting old.
