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Diagnosis and terminology in hypogonadism

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
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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