A review of Kallmann syndrome: genetics, pathophysiology, and clinical management

Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2008 Mar;63(3):189-94. doi: 10.1097/OGX.0b013e3181641278.

Abstract

Kallmann syndrome is a genetic disorder with the hallmarks of anosmia and hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism. It has a male preponderance. With the elucidation of the genetic pathways involved, affected females and inheritance patterns are becoming more clearly identified. It is an eminently treatable disorder, but it must first be recognized by the physician. With treatment, favorable reproductive outcomes can be attained in addition to maturation of secondary sex characteristics.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Estrogens / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Genes, X-Linked / genetics
  • Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / drug therapy*
  • Kallmann Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Kallmann Syndrome / genetics*
  • Kallmann Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Male

Substances

  • Estrogens
  • Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone