Presentation
Musculoskeletal
- Fracture
Possible Complications Health problems that may result from HH include: Delayed puberty Early menopause (in females) Infertility Low bone density and fractures later in life Low self-esteem due to late start of puberty (emotional support may be helpful [pennmedicine.org]
Psychiatrical
- Low Self-Esteem
Possible Complications Health problems that may result from HH include: Delayed puberty Early menopause (in females) Infertility Low bone density and fractures later in life Low self-esteem due to late start of puberty (emotional support may be helpful [pennmedicine.org]
Treatment
If the condition begins after puberty or in adulthood, symptoms will often improve with treatment. [pennmedicine.org]
Prognosis
[…] of the problem, but may involve: Injections of testosterone (in males) Slow-release testosterone skin patch (in males) Testosterone gels (in males) Estrogen and progesterone pills or skin patches (in females) GnRH injections HCG injections Outlook (Prognosis [pennmedicine.org]
Prevention
This prevents normal sexual maturity in children and normal function of the testicles or ovaries in adults. [pennmedicine.org]