Male Hypogonadism – Genitourinary Disorders – Merck …

By Irvin H. Hirsch, MD

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Hypogonadism is defined as testosterone deficiency with associated symptoms or signs, deficiency of spermatozoa production, or both. It may result from a disorder of the testes (primary hypogonadism) or of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis (secondary hypogonadism). Both may be congenital or acquired as the result of aging, disease, drugs, or other factors. Additionally, a number of congenital enzyme deficiencies cause varying degrees of target organ androgen resistance. Diagnosis is confirmed by hormone levels. Treatment varies with etiology but typically includes gonadotropin-releasing hormone, gonadotropin, or testosterone replacement.

DELATESTRYL

No US brand name

ZOLADEX

ALDACTONE

REGLAN

TAGAMET

NIZORAL

LUPRON

OZURDEX

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