hrp0082p2-d2-547 | Puberty and Neuroendocrinology (1) | ESPE2014

The Triptorelin Test Compares Favourably with the GnRH Test in the Diagnosis of Central Precocious Puberty

Ladjouze Asmahane , Djermane Adel , Ouarezki Yasmine , Kedji Leila , Berkouk Karima , Abdeljalil Maoudj , Aboura Rawda , Bensmina Minoubia , Anane Tahar , Bouyoucef Salah Eddine , Laraba Abdenour

Background: The i.v. GnRH test remains the gold standard for the diagnosis of central precocious puberty (CPP). Unfortunately however, GnRH is expensive and is not available worldwide. GnRH analogues have been used as an alternative, but their place is not established, while very few studies have compared between the two tests.Objective: To compare the effects of GnRH and Triptorelin on gonadotrophin secretion in patients with sexual precocity and hence ...