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What is delayed puberty?
What is hypogonadism?
What are the consequences of hypogonadism in males?
What are the consequences of hypogonadism in females?
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What is the treatment for delayed puberty?
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How is testosterone therapy administered?
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What is precocious puberty?
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What are the consequences of precocious puberty in girls?
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What are the consequences of precocious puberty in boys?
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What is the treatment for precocious puberty?
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How are GnRH antagonists administered?
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How long is the treatment for precocious puberty usually continued?
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What is delayed puberty?
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What are some reasons that may cause delayed puberty?
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What is the treatment for delayed puberty?
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What is precocious puberty?
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What are some reasons that may cause precocious puberty?
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What are some secondary sexual characteristics that may develop in precocious puberty?
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What is the treatment for precocious puberty?
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At what age does precocious puberty occur in boys?
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What is the age range for normal onset of puberty in girls?
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What is the age range for normal onset of puberty in boys?
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What is hypogonadism?
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What is the function of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists in the treatment of precocious puberty?
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What are the clinical uses of anabolic steroids?
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What are the consequences of anabolic steroid abuse?
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Which of the following conditions is NOT treated with anabolic steroids?
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What is the effect of anabolic steroid abuse on sperm count?
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Which anabolic steroid is commonly detected in athlete urine in cases of abuse?
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What is the effect of anabolic steroid abuse on libido?
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What is the effect of anabolic steroid abuse on aggression?
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What is the effect of anabolic steroid abuse on LDL cholesterol?
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What is the effect of anabolic steroid abuse on weight?
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What is the effect of anabolic steroid abuse on acne?
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What is the effect of anabolic steroid abuse on hepatotoxicity?
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What is the effect of anabolic steroid abuse on HDL cholesterol?
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What is the term for the excess conversion of androgens to estrogen by aromatase?
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Which hormone levels are reduced due to negative feedback caused by androgens?
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What is the term for the retention of calcium, sodium, and water caused by steroids?
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Which of the following is a potential effect of androgens on glucose levels?
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What is the potential consequence of anabolic steroids on the liver?
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Which of the following is a potential effect of androgens on children?
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What is the term for the development of male physical characteristics in females due to excess androgens?
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Which of the following is a potential effect of androgens on mental health?
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What is the potential consequence of androgens on renal function?
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What is the potential consequence of androgens on hair growth?
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What is the term for the yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by liver dysfunction?
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What is the potential consequence of androgens on male reproductive function?
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What is the primary method of treating prostate cancer?
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Which drug works by reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT?
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What is the mechanism of action of anti-androgens in treating prostate cancer?
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Which drug is useful in the treatment of both benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer?
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What is the mechanism of action of abiraterone acetate in treating prostate cancer?
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Which drug is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor used in the treatment of BPH?
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What is the function of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors in treating prostate cancer?
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Which drug is an anti-androgen used in the treatment of prostate cancer?
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Which drug works by blocking androgens at receptors in the treatment of prostate cancer?
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Which drug is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor used in the prevention of prostate cancer?
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What is the function of anti-androgens in treating prostate cancer?
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Which drug is an anti-androgen used in the treatment of prostate cancer?
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What do GnRH analogues do?
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What is the result of prolonged use of GnRH analogues?
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What is the function of Leydig cells?
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What is the name of the GnRH analogue mentioned in the text?
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What is the function of GnRH antagonists?
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What is the result of the regression of Leydig cells?
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What is the name of the GnRH antagonist mentioned in the text?
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What is the difference between GnRH analogues and GnRH antagonists?
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What is the primary use of GnRH analogues and antagonists?
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What is the initial result of GnRH analogue stimulation?
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What is the primary effect of GnRH antagonists?
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What is the result of reducing testosterone production with GnRH analogues and antagonists?
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