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Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Gonadotropin deficiency; Kallmann syndrome; Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and anosmia; Hypogonadism with anosmia; Secondary hypogonadism

Treatment

Treatment depends on the source of the defect.

  • intramuscular (IM) testosterone
  • estrogen and progesterone pills 
  • GnRH injections

Prognosis

With proper hormonal stimulation, puberty can be induced and fertility may be restored.

Complications

  • delayed puberty
  • infertility
  • low self-esteem (Children who do not develop puberty changes until late may suffer from comparison with their peers. Lots of emotional support may be helpful.)

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call your health care provider if your child does not enter puberty as expected.

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