Assisted reproduction in patients with Klinefelter syndrome

Ceska Gynekol. 2022;87(2):133-136. doi: 10.48095/cccg2022133.

Abstract

Objective: The goal of this article is to present the current knowledge of Klinefelter syndrome and its impact on male reproductive function as well as the current treatment options.

Methods: PubMed/Medline, WoS and Scopus were searched for articles indexed until November 2021.

Text: Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosomal aberration with an additional X chromosome in males. This may adversely affect testicular growth and spermatogenesis, thus resulting in male infertility. Recently, new knowledge has appeared about the treatment of male infertility.

Conclusion: Interdisciplinary approach enables early dia-gnosis and treatment of patients with Klinefelter syndrome. Assisted reproductive technology is essential for infertility treatment in patients with Klinefelter syndrome.

Keywords: Aneuploidy; Klinefelter syndrome; assisted reproduction; disorders of spermatogenesis; genetic testing; male sterility.

MeSH terms

  • Chromosome Aberrations
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Male* / genetics
  • Infertility, Male* / therapy
  • Klinefelter Syndrome* / complications
  • Klinefelter Syndrome* / genetics
  • Male
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / adverse effects
  • Spermatogenesis