hrp0092p1-253 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty (1) | ESPE2019

Changes in the Body Mass Index in Children with Central Precocious Puberty' Under Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analogue Treatment - A Multicentric Study

Galo Elisa , Leite Ana Luisa , Antunes Ana , Robalo Brígida , Espada Filipa , Castro Sofia , Dias Sara , Limbert Catarina

Precocious Puberty is defined by the onset of pubertal development at an age 2-2,5 standard deviations earlier than the normal population. Central Precocious Puberty (CPP) is diagnosed when the hypothalamic-pituitary axis is activated. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues (Gn-RH analogues) are the main treatment option, but sometimes controversial. Whether this treatment influences children's body mass index (BMI) and a different BMI progression is still unclear.<p...