Hypothalamic hypogonadism in myotonic dystrophy.
Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis function was assessed in a postpubertal female patient with myotonic dystrophy and secondary amenorrhea. The results suggested a hypothalamic basis for the amenorrhea, confirming previous reports regarding the nature of gonadal failure in women with this multisystemic disorder.
D000328:Adult; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000150:complications*; D007027:Hypothalamic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D009223:Myotonic Dystrophy / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D010375:Pedigree