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Kallmann Syndrome prognosis
What is the prognosis if you have Kallmann Syndrome? Quality of life, limitations and expectatios of someone with Kallmann Syndrome.
Hormone replacement therapies are available to replace the absent testosterone or oestrogen / progesterone. These can can come in many forms and normally have to be taken life long.
Fertility treatments are available through the use of gonadotropin therapy. These can be be very effective but are expensive and can take up to 2 years to work in the case of males.
There is no cure at present for the anosmia.
Overall Kallmann syndrome has no effect on overall health or on life span.
Without treatment people with Kallmann syndrome can be prone to osteoporosis at any age.
Fertility treatments are available through the use of gonadotropin therapy. These can be be very effective but are expensive and can take up to 2 years to work in the case of males.
There is no cure at present for the anosmia.
Overall Kallmann syndrome has no effect on overall health or on life span.
Without treatment people with Kallmann syndrome can be prone to osteoporosis at any age.
Posted Nov 30, 2017 by Neil Smith 4395
Kallmann Syndrome is a chronic condition. However, with Hormone Replacement Therapy, life is normal. There are issues that arise, however, such as infertility and osteoporosis. Men with KS should also be aware of an increased risk in prostate cancer associated with Hormone Replacement Therapy
Posted Dec 5, 2017 by Aaron Davis 4150
