Summary

0.	Summary and Introduction

Section 1 - Introduction

1.	My doctor told me I have Kallmann's syndrome. What does this mean ?
2.	When was Kallmann's syndrome first discovered ?

Section 2 - Understanding Kallmann's Syndrome

3.	What does an endocrinologist do ?
4.	I have heard of "hormones" before, but what are they ?
5.	What and where are my hypothalamus and pituitary gland ?
6.	What happens during normal puberty ?
7.	As a teenager, I didn't go through puberty at all. Why ?
8.	How good are my chances of becoming a parent ?
9.	Why did my doctor ask me whether or not I had a sense of smell ?
10.	Why don't I have a sense of smell ?
11.	What has my absent sense of smell got to do with absent puberty ?
12.	Others have said that I have long arms and legs. Can this be true ?
13.	Will I develop "brittle bone disease" ?
14.	What other characteristics of Kallmann's syndrome are there ?
15.	Could I have 'caught' Kallmann's syndrome from somebody ?
16.	How do I know if I have the inherited form of Kallmann's syndrome ?
17.	What is known about 'sporadic' Kallmann's syndrome ?

Section 3 - Diagnosis & Treatment

18.	What tests are required before a diagnosis to be confirmed ?
19.	Which kinds of treatment will make me go through puberty ?
20.	If testosterone and oestrogens are steroids, aren't they dangerous ?
21.	If I wanted to, could I inject myself with testosterone ?
22.	How can the risk of 'brittle bone disease' be reduced ?
23.	Will taking steroids cure my infertility ?
24.	Which kinds of specialised fertility treatment are currently available ?
25.	What can I do about my inability to smell ?

Section 4 - Living with Kallmann's Syndrome

26.	How could Kallmann's syndrome affect my lifestyle ?
27.	My child has Kallmann's syndrome. How can I help him or her ?
28.	How do I explain Kallmann's syndrome to somebody ?
29.	How can I get in touch with others who have Kallmann's syndrome ?
30.	How can I find out more about Kallmann's syndrome ?