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ea0026p187 | Neuroendocrinology | ECE2011

The role of the Diphereline (Triptoreline) test in the etiological diagnosis of gonadal dysfunction

Dobrescu Ruxandra , Militaru Roxana , Jercalau Simona , Gavan Vadim , Caragheorgheopol Andra , Badiu Corin

Objective: To assess the usefulness of the GnRH analogue Diphereline (Triptoreline) in the evaluation of central gonadal dysfunction in children and adults.Methods: A 18-month retrospective study of dynamic testing of the hypothalamic pituitary gonadal axis in 36 patients, 10 prepubescent children (<13 years for girls and 14 years for boys) and 26 postpubescent subjects. The children were investigated for disorders of sexual development while the adu...