functional incompetence of the gonads.
Male hypogonadism is characterised by testosterone levels below the normal range and can be caused by conditions that affect the testes, pituitary gland or hypothalamus gland, or by a genetic disorder. Symptoms can include tiredness, reduced libido and depression.
A condition resulting from or characterised by abnormally decreased functional activity of the gonads (the gamete-producing glands, ovary or testis), with retardation of growth and sexual development.
a condition characterized by inadequate functioning of the sex glands (insufficient sperm or egg production or insufficient production of sex hormones such as testosterone or estrogen).
inadequate gonadal function, as manifested by deficiencies in production or secretion of gonadal (sexual) hormones. This is manifest by absence of secondary sexual characteristics such as body hair and breast development[close window
Deficiency in the secretion of sex hormones, which can either be primary (due to a disorder of the testes or ovaries) or secondary (due to disease of the pituitary or hypothalamus)
incompetence of the gonads (especially in the male with low testosterone); results in deficient development of secondary sex characteristics and (in prepubertal males) a body with long legs and a short trunk
Subnormal production of hormones by the gonads.
is a medical term for a defect of the reproductive system which results in lack of function of the gonads (ovaries or testes). The gonads have two functions: to produce hormones, activin and to produce gametes (eggs or sperm). Deficiency of sex hormones can result in defective primary or secondary sexual development, or withdrawal effects (e.g., premature menopause) in adults. Defective egg or sperm development results in infertility. The term hypogonadism is usually applied to permanent rather than transient or reversible defects, and usually implies deficiency of reproductive hormones, with or without fertility defects. The term is less commonly used for infertility without hormone deficiency.
the medical term for low testosterone (Low T), which means the body doesn't make enough testosterone; Low T may affect mood, muscle mass, bone mineral density, and sexual function.
Male hypogonadism means pathologically suppressed or terminated testicular function - i.e. shriveled, inert and/or "busted" balls. HHG (hypogonadotropic hypogonadism) means testicular dysfunction due to reduced/suppressed levels of gonadotropins (androgen precursors).
A condition in which sex organs such as the testes or ovaries are underactive.
The inability of the gonads to function normally.
A disorder affecting men that can lead to infertility. It is caused by a lack of GnRH and therefore a testosterone deficiency.
insufficiency of the secretion of hormones produced by the testes
An inability of the testes to produce high enough levels of testosterone (androgen deficiency) and/or sperm (spermatogenesis)
Inadequate functioning of the gonads (testes or ovaries). Hypogonadism leads to a deficiency of sexual hormones (in male patients to a deficiency of testosterone).
A condition of abnormal decrease in the function of the ovaries and testes, causing retardation of growth and sexual development.
Inadequate gonadal function as manifested by deficiencies in sperm production in males or egg production in females and/or the secretion of gonadal hormones (estrogens and androgens, respectively).
decreased activity of the male/female sex organs resulting in decreased hormone production
Inadequate ovarian or testicular function
Decreased gonad (sex gland) function .
Defective internal secretion of the gonads.
Hypogonadism is a medical term for a defect of the reproductive system which results in lack of function of the gonads (ovaries or testes). The gonads have two functions: to produce hormones (testosterone, estradiol, antimullerian hormone, progesterone, inhibin B), activin and to produce gametes (eggs or sperm). Deficiency of sex hormones can result in defective primary or secondary sexual development, or withdrawal effects (e.g., premature menopause) in adults.