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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
*Based on the etiological site, hypogonadism can be classified into: | |||
**Primary: If the cause of the disease is the gonads themselves. | |||
**Secondary (central): If the cause of the disease is the brain. | |||
**Combined. | |||
*Based on the age, hypogonadism can be classified into: | |||
**Adult onset hypogonadism | |||
**Childhood onset hypogonadism | |||
*Based on the causes of the disease, hypogonadism can be classified into: | |||
**Acquired hypogonadism | |||
**Congenital hypogonadism | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Classification
- Based on the etiological site, hypogonadism can be classified into:
- Primary: If the cause of the disease is the gonads themselves.
- Secondary (central): If the cause of the disease is the brain.
- Combined.
- Based on the age, hypogonadism can be classified into:
- Adult onset hypogonadism
- Childhood onset hypogonadism
- Based on the causes of the disease, hypogonadism can be classified into:
- Acquired hypogonadism
- Congenital hypogonadism