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ea0095oc5.2 | Oral Communications 5 | BSPED2023

Gonadotropin treatment for the induction or completion of puberty for males with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism; Two Centre Experience

Kyla Ng Yin Dr , Leo Dunkel Professor , Claire Hughes Dr , Tony Hulse Dr , Evelien Gevers Dr , Lee Martin Mr , Rathi Prasad Dr , Ruben Willemsen Dr , Gary Butler Professor , Howard Dr Sasha

Background: Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) is a key cause of absent, partial, or arrested puberty. Individuals with HH experience central disorders of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, with deficiency in gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). This leads to inadequate pituitary gonadotropins (luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)), resulting in immature gonadal development. It has substantial consequences including inf...

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Gonadotropin treatment for the induction or completion of puberty for males with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism; Two Centre Experience

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