Kisspeptin Administration Subcutaneously to Patients With Reproductive Disorders
The goal of this study is to see whether kisspeptin, a naturally occurring hormone, can stimulate the release of other reproductive hormones in men and women with idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH). The investigators are also examining whether kisspeptin can help women release eggs from their ovaries. Kisspeptin will be administered SC for two weeks in a pulsatile fashion. Ultrasound monitoring of ovarian follicular growth (for women) and frequent blood sampling (every 10 minutes for up to 70 minutes) will be performed to assess the physiologic response to kisspeptin over time. Funding Source: FDA OOPD
• Congenital IHH
• o Confirmed diagnosis by medical provider supported by low sex steroids in the setting of low or inappropriately normal gonadotropins
• Normal blood pressure (systolic BP \< 140 mm Hg, diastolic \< 90 mm Hg)
• No current or recent use of a medication that, in the opinion of a study investigator, can modulate the reproductive axis or willing to complete an appropriate washout for that particular medication and method of administration