Personality development of adolescents with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism is a disorder of puberty characterized by absence of spontaneous sexual maturation. 8 male adolescents with this disorder, who were treated with pulsatile GnRH administration, were examined psychologically by means of standardized interviews. Problems were found in the development of independence (specifically relating to own body image and social functioning) and in identity development (particularly on personal characteristics).
Huisman
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Department of Medical Psychology, University Hospital Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Bosch
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Delemarre vd Waal
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000172:deficiency*; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D010552:Personality Assessment; D010553:Personality Development; D011628:Puberty, Delayed / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D012741:Sexual Maturation / Q000187:drug effects
D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone