hrp0097p1-152 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty | ESPE2023

The awakening of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in the post-COVID era; the Greek experience.

Hatziagapiou Kyriaki , Anargyros Vasilakis Ioannis- , Binou Maria , Dolianiti Maria , C. Nicolaides Nicolas , Zoumakis Emmanouil , Papathanasiou Chryssanthi , Gkougkouli Eleni , Barouti Konstantina , Kanaka-Gantenbein Christina , D. Sakka Sophia

Background: Puberty onset results from the interplay between genetic and environmental factors. During COVID-19 pandemic, children experienced epidemic-related changes, such as stress, sedentary lifestyle, excessive use of electronic devices, all leading to weight gain.Objective: The aim of our study is to retrospectively evaluate the incidence of premature activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, as eviden...