Question: Male, 17 years old, unknown subtype What are your thoughts on Risperidone? My son has been on Abilify for over 3 years but is now starting to become more agitated as time goes on. The Doctor is suggesting Risperidone to help his extreme impulsive outburst about very small things that he is dealing with. […] The post Ask Nurse Lynn: Switching from Abilify to Risperidone appeared first on Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA.| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Question: Female, 40 years old, deletion subtype Can a woman with PWS have a baby? Nurse Lynn’s Response: Most women with PWS cannot have babies because their bodies don’t make enough of the hormones needed for regular periods and pregnancy. But there have been a few rare cases where women with PWS have gotten pregnant […] The post Ask Nurse Lynn: Females with PWS and Fertility appeared first on Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA.| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Question: Male, 40 years old, Deletion subtype My son turned 40 in Dec 2025. I feel his memory is getting shorter. Forgetting a lot. Also, talking to himself. He never really did this, but it seems to be doing it a lot lately. Is this normal for adults. We are going to his primary soon. […] The post Ask Nurse Lynn: New Forgetfulness and Neurological/Psychological Concerns appeared first on Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA.| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Question: Male, 18 years old, Deletion subtype My son has low testosterone and is seeing an endocrinologist tomorrow to possibly start increasing this hormone. Is there anything I should look out for? He is at a good weight but has low energy. The primary doctor believes it could be because of the low testosterone. Any […] The post Ask Nurse Lynn: Testosterone Treatment in PWS appeared first on Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA.| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA