Hypogonadism

Underactivity of the testes or ovaries. Hypogonadism may be caused by disorders of the gonads or a disorder of the pituitary gland that causes deficient production of gonadotrophin hormones. In men, hypogonadism causes the symptoms and signs of androgen hormone deficiency; in women, it causes those of oestrogen deficiency.

 

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