Diseases
hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
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Overview
Hypogonadism is a condition in which the male testes or the female ovaries produce little or no sex hormones. Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) is a form of hypogonadism that is due to a problem with the pituitary gland or hypothalamus. The pituitary is a gland attached to the base of the brain.
Symptoms
- loss of interest in sex (libido) in men.
- loss of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) in women.
- decreased energy and interest in activities.
- loss of muscle mass in men.
- weight gain.
Causes
- hh is caused by a lack of hormones that normally stimulate the ovaries or testes.
- these hormones include gonadotropin-releasing hormone (gnrh), follicle stimulating hormone (fsh) and luteinizing hormone
Risk factors
- acquired hypogonadotropic hypogonadism can be caused by drugs
- infiltrative or infectious pituitary lesions
- hyperprolactinemia
Diagnosis
- signs and symptoms
- low blood testosterone levels and low pituitary hormone levels
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?
Hypogonadism is a condition in which the male testes or the female ovaries produce little or no sex hormones. Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) is a form of hypogonadism that is due to a problem with the pituitary gland or hypothalamus. The pituitary is a gland attached to the base of the brain.
What are the symptoms of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?
loss of interest in sex (libido) in men., loss of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) in women., decreased energy and interest in activities., loss of muscle mass in men., weight gain.
What causes hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?
hh is caused by a lack of hormones that normally stimulate the ovaries or testes.; these hormones include gonadotropin-releasing hormone (gnrh), follicle stimulating hormone (fsh) and luteinizing hormone
Which medicines are used for hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?
follitropin, human chorionic gonadotrophin
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