How To Treat Kallmann Syndrome

Kallmann syndrome is an uncommon genetic disorder characterized by a marked delay or complete absence of indications of puberty and an apparent impairment or absence in the sense of smell. Kallmann syndrome occurs in an individual because they have a deficiency in a hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) caused by one or more inherited genetic mutations. Symptoms of Kallmann syndrome include failure of puberty onset, poor sense of smell, cleft lip, cleft palate, a missing kidney, deafness, abnormally short digits, abnormalities in eye movement, delayed growth spurt, poor sexual function, scoliosis, poor balance, mirror movements, and absence of pubic hair growth.