Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

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Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

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.

References

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


Endocrine glands


The pituitary gland


Pituitary hormones

Review Date: 10/24/2007
Reviewed By: 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.

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