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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Low Self Esteem In Children

Health Encyclopedia: Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism

Alternative Names

Gonadotropin deficiency; Kallmann syndrome; Secondary hypogonadism


Treatment

Treatment depends on the source of the problem.

  • intramuscular (IM) testosterone or slow-release testosterone skin patch
  • estrogen and progesterone pills
  • GnRH injections

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Expectations (prognosis)

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


Complications
  • delayed puberty...

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