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28 August: what is celebrated today
Every 28 August, the world comes together to raise awareness of Turner syndrome, a rare genetic condition affecting 1 in every 2,500 girls which, despite its challenges, does not define the dreams or possibilities of those who have it. This day is an invitation to inform, raise awareness and promote research to ensure a future full of opportunities.
World Turner Syndrome Day: when a chromosome is missing, but courage is abundant
Turner Syndrome occurs when one of the X chromosomes is entirely or partially missing. Girls and women with this syndrome are usually short in stature, have alterations in sexual development and, in some cases, heart or kidney conditions. However, with early diagnosis and appropriate treatments, many can lead a life as full as anyone else’s.
This condition, described in 1938 by the endocrinologist Henry Turner, can also manifest itself through physical features such as a short neck or broad chest, and through the absence of menstruation in adolescence, which affects fertility.
Science as an ally
Today, medicine has radically changed the way Turner Syndrome is addressed. Prenatal diagnoses make it possible to detect the condition before birth, while growth hormone and oestrogen therapies help improve height and physical development.
In addition, psychological support is essential so that every girl and woman with Turner grows up with confidence, knowing that her worth and her future go far beyond a chromosome.
On 28 August, we remember that information saves lives and that empathy, together with science, can break down any barrier.