definition of male hypogonadism
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- Medical Definition of hypogonadism. 1  1: functional incompetence of the gonads especially in the male with subnormal or impaired production of hormones and germ cells. 2  2: an abnormal condition (as Klinefelter's syndrome) involving gonadal incompetence.
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Low Estrogen Explains Some Hypogonadal Symptoms in Men Low Estrogen Explains Some Hypogonadal Symptoms in Men. Testosterone deficiency in men accounts for decreases in lean mass, muscle size, and strength, whereas estrogen deficiency primarily accounts for increases in body fat, according to a new study. Deficiency of both hormones contributes to a decrease in sexual function. “Our findings support changes in the approach to evaluation and management of hypogonadism in men,” investigators concluded in the New England Journal of Medicine (2013;369:1011-1022).
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Alternative names for male hypogonadism Alternative names for male hypogonadism Testosterone deficiency syndrome; testosterone deficiency; primary hypogonadism; secondary hypogonadism; hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism; hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism.
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Low Testosterone (Low-T) Low testosterone (low-T) is underproduction or lack of production of testosterone in men and women. Causes of low-T include chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, infections, obesity, or other hormonal conditions. Symptoms of low-T include: Change in sleep patterns; Reduced sex drive ; Sexual dysfunction; Infertility; Emotional changes
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- Female Hypogonadism. A chromosomal disorder in which all or part of one of the one sex chromosomes is absent – female chromosomal status 45, X rather than 46 XX. Also known as Turner's Syndrome, Ullrich-Turner syndrome, Gonadal dysgenesis.
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Male menopause: Myth or reality? Many doctors use the term andropause to describe aging-related hormone changes in men. Other terms include testosterone deficiency syndrome, androgen deficiency of the aging male and late-onset male hypogonadism. Understanding male hormones over time. Testosterone levels vary greatly among men.
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Low Testosterone (Male Hypogonadism) Low Testosterone (Male Hypogonadism) Low testosterone (male hypogonadism) is a condition in which the testes (testicles, the male reproductive glands) do not produce enough testosterone (a male sex hormone). In men, testosterone helps maintain and develop:
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Low Testosterone Treatments Low Testosterone Treatments. Testosterone Replacement Therapy. The most common treatment for low testosterone (also called male hypogonadism) is testosterone replacement therapy. This should address the symptoms associated with low testosterone, such as low sex drive and poor erections.
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Late-onset hypogonadism (Redirected from Andropause) Late-onset hypogonadism is a rare condition in older men, characterized by measurably low testosterone levels and clinical symptoms mostly of a sexual nature, including decreased desire for sex, fewer spontaneous erections, and erectile dysfunction.
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Overview Male hypogonadism may delay puberty or cause incomplete or lack of normal development. It can cause: Decreased development of muscle mass. Lack of deepening of the voice. Impaired growth of body hair. Impaired growth of the penis and testicles. Excessive growth of the arms and legs in relation to the trunk of the body.
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Late-onset hypogonadism As of 2016 , The International Society for the Study of the Aging Male defines late-onset hypogonadism as a series of symptoms in older adults related to testosterone deficiency that combines features of both primary and secondary hypogonadism ; the European Male Aging Study ( a prospective study of ~3000 men ) defined the condition by the presence ...
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- In general, total testosterone by ICMA, a less technically demanding and. more economical procedure, is. satisfactory for screening potential. male hypogonadism. The Endocrine. Society has stated that ICMA or other. direct assays are unreliable for.
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Late-onset hypogonadism Late-onset hypogonadism is an endocrine condition as well as a result of aging. The terms male menopause and andropause are used in the popular media and are misleading, as they imply a sudden change in hormone levels similar to what women experience in menopause.
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- It is important to distinguish between a normal decline of testosterone levels and hypogonadism. Signs and symptoms of low testosterone include: Change in sleep patterns: insomnia or sleep disturbances.
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Hypogonadism There two types of hypogonadism are primary and central hypogonadism. Primary hypogonadism means that you don’t have enough sex hormones in your body due to a problem in your gonads. Your gonads are still receiving the message to produce hormones from your brain, but they aren’t able to produce them.
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Overview Hypogonadism can begin during fetal development, before puberty or during adulthood. Signs and symptoms depend on when the condition develops. If the body doesn't produce enough testosterone during fetal development, the result may be impaired growth of the external sex organs.
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- In secondary hypogonadism, testosterone levels are low and levels of FSH and LH are low or inappropriately normal. Any acute systemic illness can cause temporary secondary hypogonadism. Some syndromes of hypogonadism have both primary and secondary causes (mixed hypogonadism).
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Male menopause: Myth or reality? So what's the best way to refer to so-called male menopause? Many doctors use the term andropause to describe aging-related hormone changes in men. Other terms include testosterone deficiency syndrome, androgen deficiency of the aging male and late-onset male hypogonadism.
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Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) is a form of hypogonadism that is due to a problem with the pituitary gland or hypothalamus. HH is caused by a lack of hormones that normally stimulate the ovaries or testes: gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
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Hypopituitarism Hypopituitarism. Hypopituitarism is a general term that refers to any under function of the pituitary gland. This is a clinical definition used by endocrinologists and is interpreted to mean that one or more functions of the pituitary are deficient. The term may refer to both anterior and posterior pituitary gland failure.
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Low Testosterone (Low-T) Causes of secondary low-T or secondary hypogonadism are related to the pituitary gland regulation of testosterone, while tertiary low-T or tertiary hypogonadism is related to the hypothalamus (a gland within the brain that regulates the pituitary and other glands) regulation of testosterone.
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- Primary hypogonadism involves failure of the testes to respond to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). When primary hypogonadism affects testosterone production, testosterone is insufficient to inhibit production of FSH and LH; hence, FSH and LH levels are elevated.rimary hypogonadism involves failure of the testes to respond to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). When primary hypogonadism affects testosterone production, testosterone is insufficient to inhibit production of FSH and LH; hence, FSH and LH levels are elevated.
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The Role of Hormones in Homeostasis Androgen Deficiency in Women with Hypopituitarism. Introduction. The effects of low testosterone levels in men have been well understood for some time and include a decrease in libido, bone density and muscle mass (1,2).
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What Is Male Menopause? Male menopause” is the more common term for andropause. It describes age-related changes in male hormone levels. The same group of symptoms is also known as testosterone deficiency, androgen deficiency, and late-onset hypogonadism. Male menopause involves a drop in testosterone production in men who are age 50 or older.
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Hypogonadism In women with hypergonadotropic hypogonadism (ie, gonadal failure), the most common cause of hypogonadism is Turner syndrome, which has an incidence of 1 case per 2,500-10,000 live births. In men with hypergonadotropic hypogonadism, the most common cause is Klinefelter syndrome, which has an incidence of 1 case per 500-1000 live births.