The signs and symptoms of hypogonadism include: During fetal development Ambiguous or underdeveloped genitals During puberty Decreased muscle mass Shrill male voice Lack of facial and body hair Impaired growth of the penis and testicles Long arms and legs in comparison to the body Growth of breast tissue During Adulthood Erectile dysfunction Infertility Decreased muscle mass Lack of facial and body hair Growth of breast tissue Decreased bone massDFDAFF
Common causes of hypogonadism include: Klinefelter’s syndrome Undescended testicles Infection in the testicles Too much iron in the blood Injury to the testicles Radiation therapy Chemotherapy Kallmann’s syndrome Pituitary disorders Inflammatory disease HIV/AIDS Obesity
The doctor conducts a physical exam and may test the patient’s blood level of testosterone if any signs of hypogonadism are observed. An early detection during puberty helps in preventing severe conditions during adulthood. Hormone testing Semen analysis Pituitary imaging Genetic studies Testicular biopsy
Treatment for hypogonadism is usually based on the underlying cause, age of the patient and his fertility concern. The treatments for hypogonadism include: .. Hormone replacement therapy Hormone replacement therapy or testosterone replacement therapy helps in restoring muscle strength, stimulating puberty, preventing bone loss, increasing body energy and restoring the erectile function. Injection The doctor may suggest testosterone injections for treating hypogonadism. Testosterone is injected into the patient’s muscles. The procedure may cause some side effects depending on the frequency of the injections. Patch A patch that contains testosterone is applied daily to the patient’s body. The area of application (back, abdomen, upper arm or thigh) should be changed every day in order to avoid skin reactions. Gel Testosterone can be produced artificially in the body using certain gel preparations that can either be rubbed on the upper arm, shoulder, armpit, on the front and the inner thigh, from where the body absorbs the testosterone through your skin. Testopel Testopel is an implantable pellet that contains Testosterone and is surgically administered into the skin in a span of every three to six months.
The disease cannot be prevented.
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