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Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism - Prevention

Alternative Names

Gonadotropin deficiency; Secondary hypogonadism; Kallmann syndrome

Prevention:

Prevention depends on the cause. Genetic counseling may be appropriate for individuals with a family history of inherited disorders associated with hypogonadism. Prevention of serious head injuries reduces the risk of pituitary injury-associated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/24/2007
  • Robert Hurd, MD, Professor of Endocrinology, Department of Biology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, and physician in the Primary Care Clinic, Cincinnati Veterans Administration Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

AACE Thyroid Task Force. AACE Hypogonadism Guidelines. Endocr Pract. 2002;8(6):441.