sterone, a small penis, problems with fertility and mental retardation--indeed, for some men, the condition is not diagnosed until they experience fertility problems. Men with Klinefelter's syndrome are also more likely than normal genetic males to have gender-identity problems (Sue, Sue & Sue, 1994).
Treatments for the condition can vary. At the physical level, Mandoki and Sumner (1991) report that the administration of testosterone to men with Klinefelter's syndrome during adolescence gives them more masculine body contours and sexual characteristics. Also, it heightens their sexual drive and can help them become more assertive.
Men with Klinefelter's syndrome often exhibit a variety of behavioral problems including antisocial behavior and criminality; these may be associated with the genetic problem and/or may be the result of the stress of living with the condition. Regarding treatment for these accompanying conditions, Mandoki and Sumner (1991) state that early identification of the conditions is vital to the XXY male in that many developmental, behavioral, and emotional problems associated with the disorder are amenable to psychological treatment if caught early.
In some cases, treatment with testosterone can also result in a remediation of the aggressive tendencies as well. For example
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