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Biologically ineffective gonadotropin secretion: two cases
S Koloğlu1, A R Uysal, L B Koloğlu
1Ankara University Medical School, Turkey.
Endocrinologie
|January 1, 1988
Summary
High pituitary gonadotropin hormone secretion can cause hypogonadism, mimicking primary gonadal failure. This study presents two cases, highlighting the importance of considering pituitary dysfunction in hypogonadal patients.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Reproductive Medicine
Background:
- Primary gonadal failure is typically diagnosed by symptoms of gonadal insufficiency alongside high serum gonadotropin levels.
- An exception involves ineffective gonadotropic hormone secretion from the pituitary gland, a rare condition previously reported in 1979.
Observation:
- This report details two new cases exhibiting signs of gonadal insufficiency.
- These patients presented with elevated serum gonadotropin concentrations.
Findings:
- Both patients demonstrated normal gonadal function response to exogenous chorionic gonadotropin administration.
- This suggests the underlying issue was pituitary-derived ineffective gonadotropin secretion, not primary ovarian or testicular failure.
Implications:
- The findings suggest that pituitary-related hypogonadism may be more common than previously assumed.
- Clinicians should consider evaluating pituitary function in hypogonadal patients, even with high gonadotropin levels.
- Recognizing this condition is crucial for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of hypogonadism.