Hypogonadism in Children with a Previous History of Cancer: Endocrine Management and Follow-Up

Horm Res Paediatr. 2019;91(2):93-103. doi: 10.1159/000495943. Epub 2019 Jan 31.

Abstract

Hypogonadism after treatment for childhood cancer is a recognized complication and its cause may be subdivided into primary gonadal failure and central hypogonadism. Here, we provide an overview of the risk factors for the development of hypogonadism, assessment and potential interventions and give a summary of the current recommendations for management and follow-up of hypogonadism in childhood cancer survivors.

Keywords: Chemotherapy; Hypogonadism; Late effects; Premature ovarian failure.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cancer Survivors*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypogonadism* / classification
  • Hypogonadism* / epidemiology
  • Hypogonadism* / etiology
  • Hypogonadism* / therapy
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Neoplasms* / epidemiology
  • Neoplasms* / therapy