XX gonadal dysgenesis is a type of female hypogonadism in which no functional ovaries are present to induce puberty in an otherwise normal girl whose karyotype is found to be 46,XX. With nonfunctional streak ovaries she is low in estrogen levels (hypoestrogenic) and has high levels of FSH and LH. Estrogen and progesterone therapy is usually then commenced.
Read more about XX Gonadal Dysgenesis: XX GD As A Form of “pure Gonadal Dysgenesis”, Pathogenesis, Perrault Syndrome, Diagnosis, Treatment, Related Conditions
Related Phrases
Related Words