Schartau, Patricia ES;
(2022)
Diagnosis and terminology in hypogonadism.
In: Hackett, Geoffrey I and Kirby, Michael, (eds.)
Testosterone in cardiometabolic and other diseases.
Edizioni Minerva Medica: Torino, Italy.
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Abstract
Hypogonadism (testosterone deficiency) is a clinical and biochemical syndrome that stems from a reduced production of testosterone and sperm cells by the testis. It can adversely affect multiple bodily systems and is associated with a marked decrease in quality of life. Hypogonadism is primarily classified according to it being a congenital or acquired disorder; the anatomical level of dysfunction: at testicular (primary hypogonadism), hypothalamic- pituitary (secondary hypogonadism) or combined levels and recognises affected men with idiopathic, metabolic or iatrogenic conditions resulting in testosterone deficiency. Treatment decisions should include lifestyle measures and a holistic review of the patient. // This chapter aims at: 1. Shedding some light on definitions and terminology in patients with testosterone deficiency (hypogonadal patients). // 2. Outlining its epidemiology. // 3. Exploring the underlying pathophysiology. // 4. Discussing issues surrounding diagnosis. // 5. Drawing a conclusion.
Type: | Book chapter |
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Title: | Diagnosis and terminology in hypogonadism |
ISBN-13: | 978-88-5532-113-6 |
Publisher version: | https://www.minervamedica.it/en/books/medical-spec... |
Language: | English |
Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Institute of Epidemiology and Health UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Institute of Epidemiology and Health > Primary Care and Population Health |
URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10175909 |
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