Pubertal induction in girls with Turner Syndrome. 2021

Tommaso Aversa, and Domenico Corica, and Giorgia Pepe, and Giovanni B Pajno, and Mariella Valenzise, and Maria F Messina, and Malgorzata Wasniewska
Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Messina, Italy - taversa@unime.it.

Turner Syndrome (TS) is the most common female sex chromosome aneuploidy in females, and patients may present with hypergonadotropic hypogonadism due to gonadal dysgenesis. Timing and modalities of pubertal induction in these patients is still a matter of debate. Aim of this review was to focus on the latest update on pubertal induction in TS. Based on literature data, the following practical approach to this issue is recommended. Pubertal induction should begin between 11 and 12 years of age, starting with low doses of estradiol to preserve height potential. Transdermal 17β-Estradiol (17β-E2) could represent the first-choice induction regimen as it is more physiologic compared to an oral regimen and avoids the first-pass mechanism in the liver. In the case of poor compliance, administration of oral 17β-E2 or ethinyl estradiol could be offered. Incremental dose increases, approximately every 6 months, can contribute to mimic normal pubertal progression until adult dosing is reached over a 2- to 3-year period. Progestin should be added once breakthrough bleeding occurs or after 2 to 3 years of estrogen therapy or if ultrasound shows a mature uterus with thick endometrium. Treatment needs to be individualized and monitored by clinical assessment in relation to patient compliance and satisfaction. Well-designed prospective randomized clinical trials aimed to identify the best estrogen regimen for pubertal induction in TS girls are needed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011446 Prospective Studies Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group. Prospective Study,Studies, Prospective,Study, Prospective
D004958 Estradiol The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. 17 beta-Estradiol,Estradiol-17 beta,Oestradiol,17 beta-Oestradiol,Aerodiol,Delestrogen,Estrace,Estraderm TTS,Estradiol Anhydrous,Estradiol Hemihydrate,Estradiol Hemihydrate, (17 alpha)-Isomer,Estradiol Monohydrate,Estradiol Valerate,Estradiol Valeriante,Estradiol, (+-)-Isomer,Estradiol, (-)-Isomer,Estradiol, (16 alpha,17 alpha)-Isomer,Estradiol, (16 alpha,17 beta)-Isomer,Estradiol, (17-alpha)-Isomer,Estradiol, (8 alpha,17 beta)-(+-)-Isomer,Estradiol, (8 alpha,17 beta)-Isomer,Estradiol, (9 beta,17 alpha)-Isomer,Estradiol, (9 beta,17 beta)-Isomer,Estradiol, Monosodium Salt,Estradiol, Sodium Salt,Estradiol-17 alpha,Estradiol-17beta,Ovocyclin,Progynon-Depot,Progynova,Vivelle,17 beta Estradiol,17 beta Oestradiol,Estradiol 17 alpha,Estradiol 17 beta,Estradiol 17beta,Progynon Depot
D004967 Estrogens Compounds that interact with ESTROGEN RECEPTORS in target tissues to bring about the effects similar to those of ESTRADIOL. Estrogens stimulate the female reproductive organs, and the development of secondary female SEX CHARACTERISTICS. Estrogenic chemicals include natural, synthetic, steroidal, or non-steroidal compounds. Estrogen,Estrogen Effect,Estrogen Effects,Estrogen Receptor Agonists,Estrogenic Agents,Estrogenic Compounds,Estrogenic Effect,Estrogenic Effects,Agents, Estrogenic,Agonists, Estrogen Receptor,Compounds, Estrogenic,Effects, Estrogen,Effects, Estrogenic,Receptor Agonists, Estrogen
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D014424 Turner Syndrome A syndrome of defective gonadal development in phenotypic females associated with the karyotype 45,X (or 45,XO). Patients generally are of short stature with undifferentiated GONADS (streak gonads), SEXUAL INFANTILISM, HYPOGONADISM, webbing of the neck, cubitus valgus, elevated GONADOTROPINS, decreased ESTRADIOL level in blood, and CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS. NOONAN SYNDROME (also called Pseudo-Turner Syndrome and Male Turner Syndrome) resembles this disorder; however, it occurs in males and females with a normal karyotype and is inherited as an autosomal dominant. Bonnevie-Ullrich Syndrome,Gonadal Dysgenesis, 45,X,Gonadal Dysgenesis, XO,Monosomy X,Status Bonnevie-Ullrich,Turner's Syndrome,Ullrich-Turner Syndrome,Bonnevie Ullrich Syndrome,Status Bonnevie Ullrich,Syndrome, Ullrich-Turner,Turners Syndrome,Ullrich Turner Syndrome,XO Gonadal Dysgenesis
D020249 Hormone Replacement Therapy Therapeutic use of hormones to alleviate the effects of hormone deficiency. Replacement Therapy, Hormone,Therapy, Hormone Replacement,Hormone Replacement Therapies,Replacement Therapies, Hormone,Therapies, Hormone Replacement

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