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ea0036P49 | (1) | BSPED2014

Pubertal gynaecomastia: when is reverse rhythm testosterone treatment in adolescent boys with delayed puberty effective?

Scolamiero Laura , Davie Samantha , Butler Gary

Introduction: Gynaecomastia (GM) is a major contributor to psychological morbidity in adolescent boys, yet there is a lack of evidence for effective treatment. It is known to develop due to the relatively higher diurnal oestradiol–testosterone ratio in early to mid puberty.Aims: We retrospectively looked to identify possible criteria for the selection of patients to predict optimal management of GM. We also examined the effect on the persistence of ...