Hypogonadism

I-3: Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) is an uncommon cause of male infertility and a congenital or secondary disorder characterized by delayed or absent sexual maturation. Congenital abnormalities leading to HH are usually the consequence of deficient GnRH secretion occurring either in isolation (idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH)), or in association with anosmia (Kallmann syndrome; KS...

Late-onset hypogonadism

In Poland, the number of men over the age of 50 years exceeds 6 million. It is estimated that about 2-6% of this population develops symptoms of late-onset hypogonadism (LOH). In men, testosterone deficiency increases slightly with age. LOH is a clinically and biochemically defined disease of older men with serum testosterone level below the reference parameters of younger healthy men and with ...

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Hypogonadism — Symptoms and Diagnosis

Male hypogonadism is a condition characterized by decreased testosterone production and sperm quality or production. This can be the result of primary testicular failure or secondary testicular failure due to pituitary or hypothalamic disorders. Symptoms of hypogonadism include erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and regression or absence of secondary sexual characteristics. Total testoster...

Hypogonadism — Symptoms and Diagnosis

Male hypogonadism is a condition characterized by decreased testosterone production and sperm quality or production. This can be the result of primary testicular failure or secondary testicular failure due to pituitary or hypothalamic disorders. Symptoms of hypogonadism include erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and regression or absence of secondary sexual characteristics. Total testoster...