Pulsatile subcutaneous nocturnal administration of GnRH by portable infusion pump in hypogonadotropic hypogonadism: initiation of gonadotropin responsiveness

J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1979 Oct;49(4):652-4. doi: 10.1210/jcem-49-4-652.

Abstract

GnRH was administered subcutaneously in hourly pulses for 10 consecutive nights to two immature males with Kallmann's Syndrome using a portable, battery-operated infusion pump adapted for home use. Pulsatile GnRH produced a progressive increase in urinary gonadotropin excretion, a significant increase in mean basal plasma FSH, pulsatile LH release, and an increased LH response to a standard 3 hour GnRH infusion test. One subject developed a striking increment in plasma testosterone in response to GnRH pulses, as well as a biphasic LH response to the 3 hour infusion.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone / blood*
  • Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone*
  • Humans
  • Hypogonadism / blood*
  • Kinetics
  • Luteinizing Hormone / blood*
  • Male

Substances

  • Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone