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
- DOID 1924 per MONDO
- ICD9 253.4 per MONDO
- MESH D007006 per MONDO
- NCIT C9227 per MONDO
- SCTID 48130008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0020619 per MONDO
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) |