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Summary
Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism is due to impaired or reduced gonadotrophin secretion from the pituitary gland. In the absence of any anatomical or functional lesions of the pituitary or hypothalamic gland, the hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism is referred to as idiopathic hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism (IHH). We present a case of a young lady born to consanguineous parents who was found to have IHH due to a rare gene mutation.
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The genetic basis of a majority of cases of IHH remains unknown.
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IHH can have different clinical endocrine manifestations.
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Patients can present late to the healthcare service because of unawareness and stigmata associated with the clinical features.
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Family members of affected individuals can be affected to varying degrees.
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In daily practice, clinicians are often confronted with obese type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients for whom the treatment plan fails and who show an inadequate glycemic control and/or no sustainable weight loss. Untreated hypogonadism can be the reason for such treatment failure. This case describes the profound impact testosterone therapy can have on a male hypogonadal patient with metabolic syndrome, resulting in a substantial and sustained loss of body weight, pronounced improvement of all critical laboratory values and finally complete remission of diabetes.
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Hypogonadism occurs frequently in men with T2DM.
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In case of pronounced abdominal fat deposition and T2DM, the male patient should be evaluated for testosterone deficiency.
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Untreated hypogonadism can complicate the successful treatment of patients with T2DM.
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Under testosterone therapy, critical laboratory values are facilitated to return back to normal ranges and even complete remission of diabetes can be achieved.
