The different effects of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist therapy on body mass index and growth between normal-weight and overweight girls with central precocious puberty

The different effects of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist therapy on body mass index and growth between normal-weight and overweight girls with central precocious puberty

PurposeThe effects of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) treatment on body mass index (BMI) are controversial in girls with central precocious puberty (CPP). We therefore evaluated auxological parameters during GnRHa therapy in patients with CPP, specifically focusing on changes in BMI.M...

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Main Authors: Won Jun Yang, Keun Hyeok Ko, Kon Hee Lee, Il Tae Hwang, Yeon Joung Oh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology 2017-03-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism
Subjects:
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist
Body mass index
Overweight
Obesity
Central precocious puberty
Online Access:http://e-apem.org/upload/pdf/apem-22-49.pdf

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