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How is hypogonadotropic hypogonadism diagnosed?
Blood tests to measure hormone levels such as FSH, LH, and TSH, prolactin, testosterone and estradiol. LH response to GnRH. MRI of the pituitary gland/hypothalamus (to look for a tumor or other growth) Genetic testing.
What are symptoms of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?
Loss of interest in sex (libido) in men. Loss of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) in women. Decreased energy and interest in activities. Loss of muscle mass in men.
Can a woman have hypogonadism?
Hypogonadism in females describes the inadequate function of the ovaries, with impaired production of germ cells (eggs) and sex hormones (oestrogen and progesterone). Primary hypogonadism refers to a condition of the ovaries (primary ovarian insufficiency/hypergonadotropic hypogonadism).
What is Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism in females?
Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism, also called primary hypogonadism, is a disorder of abnormal function of gonads with decreased testosterone in males and estradiol in females, which results in delayed sexual development.
What is another name for hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH), is due to problems with either the hypothalamus or pituitary gland affecting the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis (HPG axis)….
| Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism | |
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| Other names | Secondary hypogonadism |
Why is FSH used in hypogonadism?
In male infertility, the indication for treatment with follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is the induction and maintenance of spermatogenesis in patients with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (1).
Is hypogonadotropic hypogonadism a rare disease?
Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH, ORPHA174590) is a rare, genetic, endocrine disorder which is clinically characterized by incomplete/absent puberty and infertility as a result of a deficiency of gonadotropin releasing hormone.
What are the differential diagnoses for hypogonadism?
Hypogonadism must be differentiated from diseases that cause delayed puberty or infertility. These diseases include congenital diseases as Klinefelter syndrome, Kallmann syndrome and cryptorchidism. The diseases also include testicular torsion and orchitis in males, polycystic ovary syndrome, pelvic inflammatory disease, and endometriosis in
What is the prognosis of hypogonadism?
What is the prognosis (outlook) for people who have hypogonadism? Primary hypogonadism can be a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment. If you stop hormone replacement therapy, hormone levels can plummet, causing symptoms to return.
What is the primary treatment for hypogonadism?
– (1) Restore sexual function, libido, well-being, and behavior – (2) Produce and maintain virilization – (3) Optimize bone density and prevent osteoporosis – (4) In elderly men, possibly normalize growth hormone levels – (5) Potentially affect the risk of cardiovascular disease – (6) In cases of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, restore fertility[13]
What are the risks hypogonadism?
Risk factors for hypogonadism (low testosterone) include obesity, large waist, diabetes, heart