Objective is to characterize epidemiology, clinical and genetic features of Kallmann syndrome in Finland.
Kallmann syndrome is comprised of idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and anosmia (inability to smell). Associated phenotypes may include cryptorchidism, microphallus, bone deformations, mirror movements, hearing loss and infertility. Objective is to characterize epidemiology, clinical and genetic features of Kallmann syndrome in Finland.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
clinical examination, biochemical profile, and genetic characterization. Possibility to stop hormone therapy with drugs containing testosterone (Atmos®, Testim®, Testogel®, Nebido®, Panteston®, Sustanon®), FSH (Gonal-F®, Puregon®), hCG (Pregnyl®), estrogenic compounds (such as Estrofem®, Divigel®, Estrena®, Climara®, Estradot®, Evorel®, Femseven®: Merimono®, Progynova®, Ovestin®, Zumenon®, Estrogel®, Femoston®, Femoston combi®, Divina®, Divitren®, Indivina®, Estalis sekvens®, Evorel sequi®, Novofem®, Trisekvens®, Activelle®, Estalis®, Evorel conti®, Kliogest®, Mericomb®, Mericomb Mite®, Merigest®: Angeliq®) for 3 mo to assess reversibility of GnRH-deficiency will be offered.
Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Helsinki University Central Hospital
Helsinki, Finland
Clinical features including quality of life, reversibility and genetic features of Kallmann syndrome in Finland
Time frame: 0, 3 mo and during subsequent F/U
epidemiology
Time frame: by 2012 (anticipated)
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