Hypogonadism

Hypogonadism

Definition

A disorder characterized by decreased function of the gonads. Clinical manifestations in both males and females include poor libido, infertility, and osteoporosis. Additional signs in males include erectile dysfunction, muscle atrophy, gynecomastia and increased abdominal fat. In females, additional signs include shrinking of the breasts and loss of, or failure to develop menstruation.

Also known as gonadotropin deficiency, hypogonadotropism — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Gonad Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Gonad Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Bromocriptine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Esterified Estrogens may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Estradiol may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Estropipate may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ethinyl Estradiol may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Methyltestosterone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Norethindrone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Testosterone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)