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Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism - Treatment

Alternative Names

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

Expectations (prognosis):

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

Complications:

Delayed puberty
Infertility
Low self-esteem due to late onset 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.

Endocrine glands

The pituitary gland

Pituitary hormones

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.

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