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Evaluating and Managing Precocious Puberty and PCOS. M. Jennifer Abuzzahab,MD 1 June 2012. Disclosures. I have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. I will be discussing off label use of medications. Objectives. Recognize the normal timing and cadence of pubertal development
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Evaluating and Managing Precocious Puberty and PCOS M. Jennifer Abuzzahab,MD 1 June 2012
Disclosures • I have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. • I will be discussing off label use of medications.
Objectives Recognize the normal timing and cadence of pubertal development Describe the role of insulin in steroidogenesis Identify when to refer to a specialist
Definitions Adrenarche (Pubarche) Pubic or axillary hair Premature adrenarche (<8yo girls, <9yo boys) Gonadarche (Puberty) LH/FSH activation of gonads Gender specific sex-steroid production PCOS Ovarian Hyperandrogenism Increased testosterone production (females) Can not occur until after onset of puberty
Precocious Puberty • BMI major consideration in evaluation of puberty prior to age 8 • Breast development can be seen in girls as young as 7 depending on ethnicity and BMI • Pubic hair prior to 8y in girls and 10y in boys is premature IF BMI is <85% Rosenfield RL, Pediatrics 2009 ;123(1):84-88.
Steroidogenesis • Role of Leptin • Enhances 17,20 Lyase activity • Increases androstenedione • Increases DHEA-S • Role of Insulin • Increases ACTH-mediated steroidogenesis • Co-gonadotrophic effect on theca cell • Link between premature adrenarche and PCOS
Case • 7 4/12 yo boy referred for early pubertal development • adult type body odor for two years, pubic hair development for 6-8 months • diet recall shows excessive portions at every meal and breakfast both at home and school • family history for type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in multiple family members • PE remarkable for height above mid parental target, obesity, Tanner 2 pubic hair, scrotal thinning, 2 cc testes, apocrine secretions but no axillary hair • lab tests: Bone age 9 years, adrenal precursors slightly elevated, testosterone & LH/FSH prepubertal • diet and exercise regimen started, attempt to get whole family involved
Xenobiotics • Endocrine disruptors • Mimic natural hormone binding • phthalates • BPA • phyto-estrogens • soy • lavender oil • tea tree oil
Xenobiotics Tea tree oil Linalool phthalates Lavendula acetate
Xenobiotics Bisphenol A Triclocarban
Xenobiotics • BPA • Estrogen mimetic • Mice fed high BPA become obese • Phthalates • Higher levels found in obese men/women • Linked to insulin resistance • Insecticides/herbicides/antifungals and many antibacterial soaps • Estrogenic • Potentiate steroid effects at receptor level
Case Presentation • 3-11/12 yo girl with 6 months of breast development • Term infant, 7# 10oz • No known exposures • Rapid height gain over past year, without significant change in weight • PE: Tanner 3 breast, Tanner 1 pubic hair
Case Presentation • Bone Age advanced at 5y9m • Estradiol <15ng/dL • GnRH stimulation testing revealed no rise in LH/FSH or estrogen • pelvic ultrasound revealed prepubertal ovaries, no cysts, uterine enlargement • Endocrine RN noted glitter “all over” patient at time of stim test
Xenobiotics • Choose plastics 1,2,4 or 5 • Use stainless steel or glass bottles • Consider alternatives to canned foods • Fresh • Frozen • Glass • Avoid microwaving in plastic
Xenobiotics • Avoid phthalates • Vinyl toys • Vinyl shower curtains • Glitter body products • Diethyl phthalates are “scent enhancers” • Certain air-fresheners • Look for fragrance free personal care products, detergents, cleansers
Premature Adrenarche Fetal programming • girls with low birth weight (-1.5SD) • predisposed to insulin resistance • rapid pubertal progression • early-normal menarche Ibanez, L. JCEM 1993;76:1599
Premature Adrenarche History and Physical Exam Birth history Tanner staging Laboratory Evaluations 17-OHP, Androstenedione, DHEA-S, consider Testosterone LH/FSH Consider Estradiol Radiologic Evaluation Bone Age 1-2 year advance expected
Case Presentation • nearly 5 yo girl with BO for 2 years, breasts for 1-2 months • attends preschool, keeps up with her peers. • Mood swings and some flirtatious behavior over the past 6 months. • Term infant 7#,4 oz (AGA), adopted at 11 days of age. • no hormone or body building supplement exposures • Ht 118.4 cm (+2.2 SD), Wt 25.4 kg (+2 SD), BMI 18.1 (95%), T2 breasts (flat disks of acinar tissue) with T3 contour, T1 pubic hair (fine, dark hairs across mons pubis), prepubertal labia. no axillary hair, very light apocrine secretions.
Case Presentation • AGA infant, not at higher risk for precocious puberty, type 2 DM or PCOS. • BA only 1.5 years advanced • Adrenal precursors normal • Breast tissue from peripheral conversion to Estrone • Following clinically as slightly higher risk for true central precocious puberty.
Premature Adrenarche Metformin treatment for girls with LBW and PA • Less insulin resistance • Less androgen excess • Less atherogenic lipid profile • Altered body composition • BMI 19.5 vs 20.3 • Fat 13.1kg vs 16.1kg • Lean 25.8kg vs 24.8kg • Menarche one year later in treated group Ibanez, L. JCEM 91:2888-2891, 2006.
Premature Adrenarche Metformin therapy may be indicated for girls with LBW and premature adrenarche • Prevents earlier steps in the cascade from LBW infant to early puberty and menarche, obese BMI and IR/PCOS • Normalizes pubertal progression and growth in this population • May attenuate the activity of the GnRH pulse generator and enhance gonadal feedback on LH secretion • Insulin has effects far beyond glucose metabolism
Insulin Resistance • Pseudoacromegaly • Blunted pubertal growth spurt • Premature Adrenarche • Pubertal delay in males • PCOS M De Simone. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 1995 Dec;19(12):851-7 M Vignolo. Eur J Pediatr. 1999 Apr; 147(3):242-4.
Insulin Resistance Mantazoros CS, Flier JS, Adv Endo Metab 1995;6:193
Case • 13-9/12yo girl • menarche at age 10 • Irregular menses and increased acne for one year • Significant weight gain over past two years • Strong family history for type 2 diabetes • Many female family members with “thyroid condition”
Case • PE: obesity, acanthosis nigricans, T5 breast, T5 pubic hair in male estucheon, moderate acne face/chest, prominent sideburns • Adrenal precursors normal • freeTestosterone elevated at 7.6 • total testosterone 65 • Estradiol 72 • LH/FSH normal
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome • Virilization • Hirsutism • Amenorrhea/Oligomenorrhea • Infertility
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Adolescent females • Need not have cysts • Need not have LH > FSH • Must be differentiated from Adrenal Disease • Exaggerated Adrenarche is a harbinger of PCOS after menarche
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome • Diet and Activity History • Laboratory Evaluations • Free Testosterone • Sex Hormone Binding Globulin • Adrenal Precursors • Androstenedione • 17 OH Progesterone • DHEAS • Two hour post-prandial glucose and insulin
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Treatment • Diet and Exercise • Oral Contraceptives • low androgenic progesterone (desogestrel) • low-estrogen pills not sufficient to supress Testosterone production • Spironolactone • Metformin
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Oral contraceptives • Chose low bio-available progesterone • Desogen • Ortho-cyclen • Increases estrogen and SHBG • Decreases FSH and LH by negative feedback • Decreases all steroid production by the ovary • Idiosyncratic elevation of cholesterol in 5% of women on OCP • New “low” estrogen products not sufficient for teens or PCOS
Ovarian steroidogenesis LH + Cholesterol + • Pregnenolone Progesterone + - 17OH-Progesterone Androstenedione Thecal Cell Testosterone FSH + - - Estrone Estradiol Granulosa Cell Inhibin Insulin IGF-1
Ovarian steroidogenesis LH + Cholesterol + • Pregnenolone Progesterone + - 17OH-Progesterone Androstenedione Thecal Cell Testosterone FSH + - - Estrone Estradiol Granulosa Cell Inhibin Insulin IGF-1
Ovarian steroidogenesis LH + Cholesterol + • Pregnenolone Progesterone + - 17OH-Progesterone Androstenedione Thecal Cell Testosterone FSH + - - Estrone Estradiol Granulosa Cell Inhibin Insulin IGF-1
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Biguanides (Metformin) • Reduces free testosterone levels • Induces normal ovulatory cycles in 91% of women with PCOS • Must consider need for contraception in adolescent population Gluek, et al. Metabolism, 48(4),1999. 511
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Biguanides (Metformin) • Decreases hepatic glucose output • Increases hepatic and muscle sensitivity to insulin • Start low, 250mg with dinner • slow increase to goal 1500-2000mg • may change to XR • Side effects: anorexia, weight loss, abdominal pain, diarrhea • Risk of lactic acidosis, Vit B12 deficiency • Check renal panel, start MVI
Growth Case • 14 4/12 yo girl referred for irregular periods • Breast development at 11, menarche at 13 • Irregular periods: cycles 21- 45d, 3-9d menses • rapid weight gain over past year (20#) • skips breakfast, otherwise reasonable diet • Birth history: term infant 5# 8 ounces • FHX: type 2 DM mgm, pgm, HTN pgf • BMI 26.2 (90%), light mustache, mild acanthosis nigricans • Laboratory evaluations • adrenal precursors normal • free testosterone 3.7% (0.8-1.4) • SHBG 0.1 (1 - 3) • fasting insulin 12, glucose 64 • cholesterol 160
Case 15 1/2 yo Hmong girl concerned about excessive acne skips breakfast, very light lunch, concentrates calories at the end of the day sedentary lifestyle: “lots of homework”, babysitting breast development at 10 y, no menarche BMI 33 Acanthosis Nigricans, acne, skin tags, hirsute, mild clitoromegaly (2.2 cm x 0.8 cm) testosterone elevated, adrenal normal, glucose 211, insulin 296
Conclusions Normal timing and cadence of pubertal development Adrenarche Puberty Menarche 2-21/2 years after breast development Steroidogenesis altered by obesity Leptin Insulin Aromatase in adipocytes Identify when to refer to a specialist Puberty before 8yo (girls), 9yo (boys) BA more than 2 years advanced