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I have hypothalamic amenorrhea. is leptin an effective tx? is this being used as a tx? should i try to gain more weight if ttc? 120, 5'6" was 95#
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Absent GNRH: Test leptin is good treatment. But what is the cause of your hypothalamic pituitary axis malfunctioning? Is it congenital or acquired? If acquired-- look for etiology-- yes-- weight gain helps but only in some kind of acquired causes. If congenital, I am afraid you might need to be on medication - life long.
Answered 11/10/2013
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