Effectiveness of the triptorelin stimulation test compared with the classic gonadotropin-releasing hormone stimulation test in diagnosing central precocious puberty in girls
Yu Jin Kim,
Jung Hwangbo,
Kyu Hyun Park
et al.
Abstract:Purpose: The gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) stimulation test is the gold standard for diagnosing central precocious puberty (CPP). Gonadorelin (Relefact) is used for the test but is not always readily available; triptorelin is used as an alternative. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic validity of the triptorelin test compared with the GnRH test in the diagnosis of CPP in girls.Methods: This retrospective study included 100 girls with premature thelarche (PT) who underwent a hypotha… Show more
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