TRANSITION IN ENDOCRINOLOGY: Hypogonadism in adolescence.

Details

Serval ID
serval:BIB_8F5B9A78BBD8
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
TRANSITION IN ENDOCRINOLOGY: Hypogonadism in adolescence.
Journal
European Journal of Endocrinology
Author(s)
Dwyer A.A., Phan-Hug F., Hauschild M., Elowe-Gruau E., Pitteloud N.
ISSN
1479-683X (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0804-4643
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2015
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
173
Number
1
Pages
R15-R24
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; ReviewPublication Status: ppublishDocument Type: Review
Abstract
Puberty is a remarkable developmental process with the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis culminating in reproductive capacity. It is accompanied by cognitive, psychological, emotional, and sociocultural changes. There is wide variation in the timing of pubertal onset, and this process is affected by genetic and environmental influences. Disrupted puberty (delayed or absent) leading to hypogonadism may be caused by congenital or acquired etiologies and can have significant impact on both physical and psychosocial well-being. While adolescence is a time of growing autonomy and independence, it is also a time of vulnerability and thus, the impact of hypogonadism can have lasting effects. This review highlights the various forms of hypogonadism in adolescence and the clinical challenges in differentiating normal variants of puberty from pathological states. In addition, hormonal treatment, concerns regarding fertility, emotional support, and effective transition to adult care are discussed.
Keywords
Adolescent, Female, Humans, Hypogonadism/epidemiology, Hypogonadism/psychology, Male, Puberty, Delayed/complications, Puberty, Delayed/physiopathology, Puberty, Precocious/complications, Puberty, Precocious/physiopathology
Pubmed
Web of science
Open Access
Yes
Create date
28/08/2015 17:47
Last modification date
20/08/2019 14:53
Usage data