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What is Hypogonadism

Hypogonadism is a condition in which the gonads, the testes in males or the ovaries in females, produce too little sex hormone, too few functional gametes, or both. In practical terms, it reflects a failure of the reproductive endocrine system to…

Symptoms of Hypogonadism

Hypogonadism produces a symptom pattern that reflects reduced sex hormone production and, in some cases, impaired fertility and altered signaling between the brain, pituitary gland, and gonads. The most common symptoms include low libido, reduced erectile function in males, menstrual irregularity…

Causes of Hypogonadism

Hypogonadism is caused by failure of the reproductive hormone system to produce adequate sex hormones, most often because the testes or ovaries do not function normally, or because the brain does not send the hormonal signals needed to stimulate them. In…

Diagnosis of Hypogonadism

Hypogonadism is diagnosed when the body’s gonads, the testes in males or the ovaries in females, do not produce enough sex hormones or do not produce enough sperm or eggs as expected. In clinical practice, diagnosis is not based on a…

Treatment for Hypogonadism

The treatment of hypogonadism depends on its cause, the age of the person affected, and whether the problem lies in the testes or ovaries themselves or in the hormonal signals from the brain. The main treatments are hormone replacement, medications that…

Prevention of Hypogonadism

Hypogonadism is a state in which the gonads produce insufficient sex hormones, and in many cases also make too few gametes. In males, this usually means reduced testosterone production by the testes; in females, it involves reduced estrogen and progesterone production…

FAQ about Hypogonadism

This FAQ explains the key facts about hypogonadism, a condition in which the body does not produce enough sex hormones or does not produce them in the usual way. In men, this typically involves low testosterone and reduced sperm production. In…