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Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism - Symptom

Alternative Names

Gonadotropin deficiency; Secondary hypogonadism; Kallmann syndrome

Symptoms:

  • Absence of secondary sexual characteristics such as pubic, facial, and underarm hair
  • Inability to smell (in some cases)
  • Lack of development at puberty (may involve incomplete development or a significant delay in development)
  • Underdeveloped testicles
  • Short stature (in some cases)

Signs and tests:

Tests that may be done include:

  • 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.