Hypogonadism | Medscape Hypogonadism | Medscape
Male hypogonadism, or testosterone deficiency, results either from a disorder of the testes (primary hypogonadism) or of the hypothalamus or pituitary glands (secondary hypogonadism). Causes of primary hypogonadism include Klinefelter ' s syndrome, undescended testicles, and hemochromatosis. Secondary hypogonadism can be due to aging, increasing body mass index, and/or type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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