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Kallmann syndrome & hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

FAQ

Q1.What is Kallmann syndrome ?

Q2.When was Kallmann syndrome first discovered ?

Q3.What does an endocrinologist do ?

Q3a. What causes Kallmann Syndrome ?

Q4 What are hormones ?

Q5 What and where are the hypothalamus and pituitary gland ?

Q6 What happens during normal puberty ?

Q7. How does having Kallmann syndrome affect puberty ?

Q8 Can patients with Kallmann syndrome become fertile ?

Q9. Can you have Kallmann syndrome and a normal sense of smell ?

Q10. What causes the lack of sense of smell (anosmia) ?

Q11. What is the link between anosmia and failed puberty ?

Q12. Do patients with Kallmann syndrome grow to normal height ?

Q13. Do all patients with Kallmann syndrome develop osteoporosis ?

Q14. What other symptoms are associated with Kallmann syndrome ?

Q15. Can Kallmann syndrome be "caught" from somebody else.

Q16 What are "genes" and how do they relate to Kallmann syndrome ?

Q17. How is Kallmann syndrome diagnosed ?

Q18. How do I contact other people with Kallmann syndrome ?

Information shorts

1. What does HH mean ?

2. What is Kallmann syndrome ?

3. What causes Kallmann syndrome / HH ?

4. How is Kallmann syndrome / HH diagnosed ?

5. What is hypogonadism ?

6. How is Kallmann syndrome / HH treated ?

7. Fertility treatments for Kallmann syndrome / HH

2019 On-line survey of Kallmann syndrome & CHH patients.

2019 On line survey of KS / CHH patients

Past patient meeting presentations

Patient presentation 2019

Patient presentation 2021

Interviews with Dr Andrew Dwyer, Boston College

Treatment

Male HRT in delayed puberty and Kallmann syndrome.

Female Fertility

2015 Guidelines

Testosterone treatments.

hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) therapy.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Kallmann syndrome / CHH

You Tube video on Kallmann syndrome

Video on Frequently Asked Questions

Associated symptoms

2015 Guidelines

Patient information sheets.

Genetics

Genetics of Kallmann syndrome / CHH

Migration of GnRH releasing neurones

Medical paper on genetic testing in Kallmann syndrome

Medical paper on genetics of Kallmann syndrome / CHH

Links

Information Booklet on Kallmann syndrome

Medscape article on Kallmann syndrome and CHH

You Tube Channel for videos on Kallmann syndrome / CHH

COST / European network for GnRH deficiency.

Pituitary Foundation - UK

Rare Connect Organisation

NIH Article on Kallmann syndrome / CHH

Genetic Alliance UK

Kallmann syndrome Wikipedia page

Kallmann syndrome WordPress Blog

NORD page on Kallmann syndrome

BMJ Patient Journey article on Kallmann syndrome

Doctors TV show on Kallmann syndrome.

Kallmann Syndrome public Facebook group.

Rare Disease UK

Patient made You Tube videos

You Tube videos

Medical Papers

Published papers

Not a "late bloomer" blog

Kallmann syndrome & hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

FAQ

Q1.What is Kallmann syndrome ?

Q2.When was Kallmann syndrome first discovered ?

Q3.What does an endocrinologist do ?

Q3a. What causes Kallmann Syndrome ?

Q4 What are hormones ?

Q5 What and where are the hypothalamus and pituitary gland ?

Q6 What happens during normal puberty ?

Q7. How does having Kallmann syndrome affect puberty ?

Q8 Can patients with Kallmann syndrome become fertile ?

Q9. Can you have Kallmann syndrome and a normal sense of smell ?

Q10. What causes the lack of sense of smell (anosmia) ?

Q11. What is the link between anosmia and failed puberty ?

Q12. Do patients with Kallmann syndrome grow to normal height ?

Q13. Do all patients with Kallmann syndrome develop osteoporosis ?

Q14. What other symptoms are associated with Kallmann syndrome ?

Q15. Can Kallmann syndrome be "caught" from somebody else.

Q16 What are "genes" and how do they relate to Kallmann syndrome ?

Q17. How is Kallmann syndrome diagnosed ?

Q18. How do I contact other people with Kallmann syndrome ?

Information shorts

1. What does HH mean ?

2. What is Kallmann syndrome ?

3. What causes Kallmann syndrome / HH ?

4. How is Kallmann syndrome / HH diagnosed ?

5. What is hypogonadism ?

6. How is Kallmann syndrome / HH treated ?

7. Fertility treatments for Kallmann syndrome / HH

2019 On-line survey of Kallmann syndrome & CHH patients.

2019 On line survey of KS / CHH patients

Past patient meeting presentations

Patient presentation 2019

Patient presentation 2021

Interviews with Dr Andrew Dwyer, Boston College

Treatment

Male HRT in delayed puberty and Kallmann syndrome.

Female Fertility

2015 Guidelines

Testosterone treatments.

hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) therapy.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Kallmann syndrome / CHH

You Tube video on Kallmann syndrome

Video on Frequently Asked Questions

Associated symptoms

2015 Guidelines

Patient information sheets.

Genetics

Genetics of Kallmann syndrome / CHH

Migration of GnRH releasing neurones

Medical paper on genetic testing in Kallmann syndrome

Medical paper on genetics of Kallmann syndrome / CHH

Links

Information Booklet on Kallmann syndrome

Medscape article on Kallmann syndrome and CHH

You Tube Channel for videos on Kallmann syndrome / CHH

COST / European network for GnRH deficiency.

Pituitary Foundation - UK

Rare Connect Organisation

NIH Article on Kallmann syndrome / CHH

Genetic Alliance UK

Kallmann syndrome Wikipedia page

Kallmann syndrome WordPress Blog

NORD page on Kallmann syndrome

BMJ Patient Journey article on Kallmann syndrome

Doctors TV show on Kallmann syndrome.

Kallmann Syndrome public Facebook group.

Rare Disease UK

Patient made You Tube videos

You Tube videos

Medical Papers

Published papers

Neil Smith

26 February 2023

Rare Disease Day 2023. Kallmann syndrome introduction

Neil Smith

26 February 2023

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