KALLMANN Syndrome

arents usually notice a lack of sexual maturation during puberty which prompts them to make an appointment with their child’s healthcare provider. They’ll examine your child and ask questions about their symptoms. If Kallmann syndrome is suspected, their provider may order more tests, including:

A hormone evaluation.

Olfactory function testing to test your child’s sense of smell.

Imaging tests, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess the olfactory bulbs in their brain.

Genetic testing.

Kallmann syndrome is usually treated with hormone replacement therapy. Specific methods depend on the source of the issue, but options may include:

Testosterone injections, skin patches or gels for males.

Estrogen and progesterone pills or skin patches for females.

GnRH injections, which may be used to induce ovulation in females who don’t have regular ovulation or menstrual periods.

HCG injections, which can be used to increase sperm count in males and increase fertility in females.