Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
Alternative names:
gonadotropin deficiency; Kallmann's syndrome
Prevention:
Prevention is dependent on the cause. Genetic counseling
may be appropriate for individuals with heritable disorders
that are associated with hypogonadism. Prevention of serious
head injuries reduces
the risk of pituritary injury associated associated with hypogonadotropic
hypogonadism.
Updated Date: 02/09/00
Updated By:J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director,
Utah Health Informatics and adam.com
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