Hypogonadism is a medical condition that occurs when the sex glands (gonads) produce little or no sex hormones. The gonads in males are the testes, which produce the male sex hormone testosterone.
There are two basic types of hypogonadism:
- Primary hypogonadism - a problem with the testes that causes lower production of testosterone
- Secondary hypogonadism - a problem with the pituitary gland or hypothalamus that signals the testes to produce less testosterone
Some
signs and symptoms of male hypogonadism may include:
- Low sex drive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Depression and mood changes
- Loss of body and facial hair
- Muscle loss and weakness
- Breast growth
- Infertility
Causes of primary hypogonadism can include:
- Klinefelter syndrome
- Undescended testes
- Infection
- Liver or kidney disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Injury to the testes
Treatments for hypogonadism aim to replace the missing testosterone. Options may include:
- Testosterone replacement therapy - testosterone gels, patches, injections
- HCG therapy to stimulate testosterone production
- Medications to treat infertility or osteoporosis
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I hope this overview gives you a good understanding of what hypogonadism involves. Let me know if you have any other questions!