Mutations and polymorphisms in gonadotropin genes.

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Mutations in gonadotropin genes are extremely rare. Only one case of inactivating human luteinizing hormone (LH) beta mutation exists in the literature, a male with absence of Leydig cells, lack of spontaneous puberty and infertility. A total of four cases of inactivating mutation of the follicle-stimulating hormone beta (FSHbeta) gene (two female and two male) are known. The phenotype of the women was primary...

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