Hypogonadism
A failure of the gonads, testes in men and ovaries in women, to function properly.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Production of a man's testosterone and a woman's estrogen are inhibited.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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Aug 12, 2022 · Hypogonadism occurs when the body's sex glands (gonads) produce little or no hormones. In men, these glands are the testes.
Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body does not produce enough of the testosterone hormone; the hormone that plays a key role in masculine ...