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ea0019p217 | Neuroendocrinology and behaviour | SFEBES2009

‘It’s your hormones’: a qualitative exploration of men’s experiences of Klinefelter's syndrome

Morris M , Hancock J , Jackson S

Background: Medical research suggests individuals with KS are visibly different and likely to be affected by their appearance. This can be associated with increased social stigma and increased psychological morbidity. This can undermine an already fragile self esteem, potentially increasing the risk of social isolation, resulting in further psychological distress. This study qualitatively explored the experiences of men living with a diagnosis of KS.Meth...