Hypogonadism: symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment

Description of the disease

Hypogonadism is a condition in which the function of the sex glands (ovaries in females and testes in males) is suppressed or absent. This condition can lead to low levels of sex hormones and infertility.

Classification

• Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
• Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism

Symptoms

Symptoms of hypogonadism in men may include decreased muscle mass, fatigue, decreased sexual desire. In women, symptoms may include absence of menstruation, decreased body hair, mood changes.

Causes

Causes of hypogonadism can be diverse, including genetic disorders, trauma, infections, tumors, or autoimmune diseases.

Diagnosis

For the diagnosis of hypogonadism, a doctor may conduct blood tests for the level of sex hormones, ultrasound of the sex glands, and MRI of the brain.

Treatment

Treatment of hypogonadism depends on the cause of the disease and may include taking hormone medications, surgical intervention, or special procedures.

Prevention

Prevention of hypogonadism includes a healthy lifestyle, protection from trauma and infections, and regular medical check-ups.

Physician

For the diagnosis and treatment of hypogonadism, it is necessary to consult an endocrinologist or gynecologist for women, and a urologist or andrologist for men.