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Delayed adolescence.

A Prader

    Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism
    |March 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Delayed adolescence is often a normal variant, but can indicate endocrine issues. The LH-RH test helps differentiate causes before puberty, guiding treatment for conditions like hypogonadism.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Endocrinology
    • Reproductive Endocrinology
    • Human Growth and Development

    Background:

    • Delayed adolescence is a common concern with multiple potential causes.
    • Constitutional delay of growth and adolescence (CDGA) is a frequent, benign variant.
    • Distinguishing CDGA from true endocrine disorders like hypogonadism is crucial for appropriate management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the causes of delayed adolescence.
    • To highlight the diagnostic utility of the LH-RH test in differentiating causes before puberty.
    • To discuss management strategies for different etiologies.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of literature on delayed adolescence and its causes.
    • Description of the Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LH-RH) test.

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  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria for constitutional delay versus true hypogonadism.

    • Main Results:

    • Constitutional delay of growth and adolescence presents with harmonious delays in growth, bone age, and puberty, carrying a good prognosis.
    • True hypogonadism, resulting from hypothalamic-pituitary or primary gonadal failure, is rare.
    • The LH-RH test effectively differentiates between CDGA (normal response), hypothalamic-pituitary insufficiency (no response), and primary gonadal failure (increased response) before puberty.

    Conclusions:

    • Early differentiation between CDGA and true hypogonadism is essential for timely intervention.
    • The LH-RH test is a valuable tool for diagnosing the etiology of delayed puberty.
    • Management ranges from observation and temporary testosterone therapy for CDGA to lifelong hormone replacement for hypogonadism.