Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Gonadotropin deficiency; Secondary hypogonadism; Kallmann syndrome
Treatment
Treatment depends on the source of the problem but may involve:
- Injections of
testosterone - Slow-release testosterone skin patch
- Estrogen and progesterone pills
- GnRH injections
- Testosterone gels
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
With the right hormone treatment, the person can begin puberty and fertility may be restored.
Complications
- Delayed puberty
Infertility - Low self-esteem due to late start of puberty (emotional support may be helpful)
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if your child does not enter puberty as expected.
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Review Date: 07/25/2009
Reviewed By: Robert Cooper, MD, Endocrinology Specialist and Chief of Medicine,
Holyoke Medical Center, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Tufts
University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA,
Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
