Hypogonadism - when does genetic diagnosis help in therapy?

Ginekol Pol. 2024;95(4):245-251. doi: 10.5603/gpl.97327. Epub 2023 Oct 20.

Abstract

Objectives: The objective of the study was to describe phenotype-genotype correlation in selected cases with infertility and emphasise the importance of genetic testing as useful tool for proper treatment decision making MATERIAL AND METHODS: Genetic tests were performed in four patients as a part of diagnostic procedure by Sanger sequencing or targeted next generation sequencing (NGS gene panel).

Results: We found the genetic causes of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in 3 males and female with infertility.

Conclusions: Genetic testing is carried out when searching for the genetic causes of clinically identified disorders. Genetic diagnostics may also be extremely helpful in treating hypogonadism but requires the assistance of a clinician endocrinologist or andrologist, as well as a geneticist.

Keywords: genetic testing; hypogonadism; infertility.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Genetic Testing* / methods
  • Humans
  • Hypogonadism* / diagnosis
  • Hypogonadism* / genetics
  • Male