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Objectives: Turner syndrome (TS), resulting from complete/partial X chromosomal monosomy, is associated with multiple co-morbidities and increased mortality. Although multidisciplinary management is recommended, TS women’s health care is sub-optimal. This study evaluates a multidisciplinary adult TS service.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study of 82 patients attending the quarterly TS clinic from December 2003 to December 2014. Evaluation included (1) demographics, (2) TS standardized co-morbidity screening, and (3) estrogen therapy use. Data analysis involved frequency statistics, T tests and polychoric correlation analysis.

Results: Median age at TS diagnosis was 14 years (range 0–65 years), with 12% of women aged >18 years. Median age at initial consultation was 31 years (range 16–65 years). Only 14% of patients were transition program referrals. XO karyotype occurred in 30%. Primary …