All::Endocrinology::Diseases::Kallmann's syndrome

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What causes Kallmann's syndrome?

  • hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
  • failure of GnRH-secreting neurons to migrate to the hypothalamus

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How does Kallmann's syndrome typically present?

delayed puberty and anosmia

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What hormone levels are found in Kallmann's syndrome?

LH, FSH levels are inappropriately low/normal

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Whats the management of Kallmann's syndrome?

testosterone supplementation

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What can be used in Kallmann's syndrome to help with fertility?

gonadotrophin supplementation may result in sperm production if fertility is desired later in life

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