A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Recombinant Human FSH Treatment Outcomes in Five Boys With Severe Congenital Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
Authors: Kohva E, Huopio H, Hero M, Miettinen PJ, Vaaralahti K, Sidoroff V, Toppari J, Raivio T
Publication year: 2018
Journal: Journal of the Endocrine Society
Journal name in source: Journal of the Endocrine Society
Journal acronym: J Endocr Soc
Volume: 2
Issue: 12
First page : 1345
Last page: 1356
Number of pages: 12
ISSN: 2472-1972
eISSN: 2472-1972
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1210/js.2018-00225
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/36931150
Conclusions
Spermatogenesis can be induced with gonadotropins even in boys with HH who have extremely small testes, and despite low-dose T treatment given in early puberty. Induction of puberty with gonadotropins allows preservation of fertility.
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