Hypergonadism

Overactivity of the gonads ( testes or ovaries) that results in overproduction of androgen hormones or oestrogen hormones. Hypergonadism may be due to disorders of the gonads or a disorder of the pituitary gland that results in overproduction of gonadotrophin hormones. During childhood, the condition causes precocious sexual development and excessive growth.

 

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