Scientists unlock secrets of puberty and fertility in rare hormone disorder

NCT ID NCT01511588

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at people with a rare condition that causes low or no gonadotropin hormones, which can delay puberty and cause infertility. Researchers measured hormone levels, did imaging scans, and tested senses like smell and hearing to better understand how the body controls puberty and fertility. No treatments were tested; the goal was simply to learn more about these hormone disorders.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NIEHS Clinical Research Unit (CRU)

    Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27709, United States

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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