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Adiposogenital dystrophy medical therapy

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Medical therapy for adiposogenital dystrophy is mostly based on hormone replacement and appetite suppression.

Medical therapy

Medical therapy

Hormonal supplementation can be used for treating hormone deficiencies, if present. Appetite suppressants, diet, and exercise are also used to manage obesity [1].

  1. ↑ Sanchez Jimenez JG, De Jesus O. Hypothalamic Dysfunction. [Updated 2021 Aug 30]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-

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