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ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Spontaneous Improvement of Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism in a Patient with

Alanna Asgeirsson, Eujean Park, Vinicius Seidel, Mathew Shedd, Matheni Sathananthan, Tania Arous, Kevin Codorniz, Silvana Giannelli, Justin Do, Wyut Yi Thin and 2 more

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Alanna AsgeirssonDepartment of Internal Medicine, Loma Linda University Health Consortium, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.
Eujean ParkDivision of Endocrinology, Loma Linda University Health Consortium, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.
Vinicius SeidelDepartment of Internal Medicine, Loma Linda University Health Consortium, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.ORCID 0009-0009-0129-6783
Mathew SheddDepartment of Internal Medicine, Loma Linda University Health Consortium, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.
Matheni SathananthanDivision of Endocrinology, Loma Linda University Health Consortium, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.
Tania ArousDivision of Endocrinology, Loma Linda University Health Consortium, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.
Kevin CodornizDivision of Endocrinology, Loma Linda University Health Consortium, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.
Silvana GiannelliDivision of Endocrinology, Loma Linda University Health Consortium, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.
Justin DoDivision of Endocrinology, Loma Linda University Health Consortium, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.
Wyut Yi ThinDivision of Endocrinology, Loma Linda University Health Consortium, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.
Arsenije JelovacProvidence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance, CA 4101, USA.
Scott LeeDivision of Endocrinology, Loma Linda University Health Consortium, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.

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Abstract

Kallmann syndrome (KS) is a form of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) characterized by gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) deficiency and anosmia due to defective neuronal migration. While traditionally considered irreversible, cases of spontaneous improvement of HH have been reported, suggesting residual GnRH neuronal function in some individuals. We present a case of a 29-year-old man with KS who exhibited spontaneous recovery of endogenous testosterone production following the cessation of long-term androgen therapy without the use of alternative hormonal agents. After ceasing testosterone therapy for several months, the patient's total testosterone levels normalized (407-424 ng/dL), accompanied by increased secondary sexual characteristics, stable gonadotropin levels, and normal testicular volume. Persistent anosmia was noted, suggesting that restoration of reproductive endocrine function can occur independently of olfactory recovery. Genetic testing identified heterozygous mutations in

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GnRH neuronsHS6ST1 mutationPCSK1 mutationspontaneous hypogonadotropic hypogonadism reversal

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PMID40724652
PMCPMC12300399

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