Hormone Research in Paediatrics

Brief Report

Ni J. · Chi C. · Aye T.
Abstract

Background: Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRHa) are used for puberty suppression in central precocious puberty (CPP) and gender dysphoria (GD). Guidelines on biochemical monitoring are not defined. Objectives: To evaluate the utility of biochemical monitoring of GnRHa therapy in patients with CPP or GD. Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients 18 years or younger who received GnRHa therapy from 1/1/2018 to 3/2/2021. Results: 103 patients were evaluated, 43 with CPP and 60 with GD. Using thresholds of basal luteinizing hormone (LH)

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