Treatment - Part 2
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Treatment - Part 2
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For the XXY, the key levels to be checked and monitored are the luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone (T). The luteinizing hormone is a substance produced by the pituitary gland that tells the testes to produce testosterone. When the testes of an XXY cannot carry out this function, more LH is secreted, raising that level. For most XXYs testosterone levels are low-normal and below normal. Elevated levels of LH are indicative of insufficient testosterone for the individual. Typically, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for XXYs involves testosterone treatment to mimic the natural testosterone cycles as closely as possible and to balance the endocrine system.
Methods of delivery include:
- intramuscular injections
- skin patches
- gels
- implanted pellets
- oral pills
HRT has also been associated with elevated levels of cholesterol and red blood cells, and these must be carefully monitored.
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