Hypogonadism is a disease in which the ovaries or testes do not produce or produce few sex hormones.
The result of hypogonadism may be infertility, absence of puberty, menstruation or poor development of the male sex organ.
- Hypogonadism is treated with hormonal medications to replace hormones.
- Stimulate ovulation in women and sperm production in men.
- In some cases.
- Surgery may be necessary.
When hypogonadism is caused by tumors, radiation therapy may be part of treatment.
The causes of hypogonadism may be primary or secondary
Primary hypogonadism is also called hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism and secondary hypogonadism is hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism.
Causes of primary hypogonadism
Causes of primary hypogonadism include
In hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism, the ovaries or testicles do not function properly and produce little or no sex hormone as they do not respond to brain stimulation.
Causes of secondary hypogonadism
Causes of secondary hypogonadism may include
In hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, which are the sites of the brain that control goons, which in turn are the ovaries and testes, do not function properly, with little or no production of sex hormones.