Delayed puberty Flashcards
1
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What is delayed puberty?
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Delayed puberty is when there are no signs of secondary sexual characteristics by the age of 14 years
2
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What is hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?
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- low levels of GnRH hormone circulating as a result there is insufficient stimulation of the gonads to secrete sex hormones and initiate puberty.
3
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What is hypergonadotropic hypogonadism?
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The failure of the gonads to respond despite high circulation of gonadotropin hormones
4
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What is hypergonaotropic hypogonadism associated with?
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- Turner’s syndrome
- XX gonadal dysgenesis
- Premature ovarian failure
5
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What are the common causes of delayed puberty and primary amenorrhea?
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- Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism
2. Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
6
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Name 4 causes of delayed puberty?
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- Anorexia nervosa
- Chronic diseases - diabetes / renal failure
- Pituitary tumor
- Turner’s syndrome
