This article outlines the changing pattern of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)-induced gonadotropin secretion across sexual development, a knowledge of which is critical to understanding GnRH secretion in pathologic states such as hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. The clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in humans are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the contribution of frequent sampling studies of gonadotropin secretion and genetic studies to understanding the pathophysiology and clinical heterogeneity of isolated GnRH deficiency in humans.
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UPMC Childrens Hosp Pittsburgh, Div Pediat Endocrinol Metab & Diabet, 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 USA
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Krishna, Kanthi Bangalore
Fuqua, John S.
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Indiana Univ Sch Med, Div Pediat Endocrinol, 705 Riley Hosp Dr,Room 5960, Indianapolis, IN 46202 USAUPMC Childrens Hosp Pittsburgh, Div Pediat Endocrinol Metab & Diabet, 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 USA
Fuqua, John S.
Witchel, Selma F.
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Univ Toronto, Dept Med, Toronto, ON, Canada
Mt Sinai Hosp, Dept Med, Div Endocrinol, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Millar, Adam C.
Faghfoury, Hanna
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