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==When to seek urgent medical care?==
==When to seek urgent medical care?==
Call your health care provider if you have any symptoms of hypogonadism.
If you have any signs and symptoms of hypogonadism, call your health care provider to identify the cause.


==Treatment options==
==Treatment options==

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What is hypogonadism?

How do I know if I have hypogonadism and what are the symptoms of hypogonadism?

Signs and symptoms depend on the cause.

  • In female:
  • In male:
  • Lack of muscle and beard development during childhood
  • Growth problems
  • After puberty: Sexual dysfunction, decreased beard and body hair, breast enlargement, and muscle loss.
  • Hypogonadism caused by central nervous system, patients may show symptoms of other hormonal deficiencies.

Who is at risk for hypogonadism?

How to know you have hypogonadism?

  • Hormone tests, including checks of blood levels of estrogen, FSH, LH, testosterone, and thyroid, prolactin. These tests can help doctors identify the cause of hypogonadism.
  • Cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan: This procedure may be used to identify whether abnormalities of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus exist.

When to seek urgent medical care?

If you have any signs and symptoms of hypogonadism, call your health care provider to identify the cause.

Treatment options

Diseases with similar symptoms

Where to find medical care for hypogonadism?

Directions to Hospitals Treating hypogonadism

Prevention of hypogonadism

There is no effective prevention for hypogonadism.

What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?

Prognosis of hypogonadism depends on the cause. Many patients have a good prognosis after treatments.

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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001195.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/male-hypogonadism/DS00300/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print

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