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Table of Contents
Types
Symptoms
Causes
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Coping
Verywell / Julie Bang
Types of Hypogonadism
This type can be congenital (present at birth), or acquired, such as due to the result of surgery or due to cancer treatments,autoimmune diseasesor other disorders.
Causes and Risk Factors
Risk factors and causes for this class include:
Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism Symptoms
Levels of the sex hormones vary between sexes—insufficient estrogen produces some different symptoms than insufficient testosterone. Sex hormones also naturally decrease as you get older.Since HH affects these levels, the symptoms of the condition vary based on your age and sex.
Symptoms in Children
HH in children and adolescents can cause:
Symptoms in Adults
In adults, HH produces different symptoms based on whether estrogen or testosterone levels are being affected. In cisgender men and women, this leads to:
Additionally, insufficient levels of the female sex hormone, estrogen, cause:
If there’s not enough testosterone in the system, cisgender men may experience:
The reductions in hormone levels due to hypergonadotropic hypogonadism occur due to disorders in the gonads (sex organs), themselves.
This happens due to a range of conditions, including:
If HH is suspected, there are several steps to ensure a correct diagnosis. Here’s a breakdown:
The primary way oftreating hypergonadotropic hypogonadismis with therapies that aim to replace and replenish hormone levels. Here’s a quick breakdown:
While HH can be chronic, therapies for the condition can successfully manage it. Most people who get treatment lead full and active lives, though symptoms may return if you stop taking your medications.Throughout the course of your treatment, be sure to be open with your doctor about how you’re feeling and let them know if anything seems off.
Critical for living with HH, first and foremost, is knowing when you need help. Call your doctor if you experience:
Since HH can affect sexual function and delay puberty, it can also have a significant impact onmental health. Difficult as it may be, try to be open with your provider about your sex life if it’s affected. For some, individualized or even group counseling can help.
When to Call 911The biggest concern isn’t HH itself so much as the side effects of the medications you’re taking. Get emergency help if you experience sudden headaches or vision problems. In addition, watch out for signs of allergic shock, including swelling, shortness of breath, hives, dizziness, and fainting, as well as nausea and vomiting.
When to Call 911
The biggest concern isn’t HH itself so much as the side effects of the medications you’re taking. Get emergency help if you experience sudden headaches or vision problems. In addition, watch out for signs of allergic shock, including swelling, shortness of breath, hives, dizziness, and fainting, as well as nausea and vomiting.
A Word From Verywell
While the symptoms of hypergonadotropic hypogonadism can be challenging, this condition can be effectively managed and treated. Don’t be afraid to enlist the support of your loved ones, along with your healthcare providers. Working together, you’ll be primed to survive—and, indeed thrive—with HH.
5 SourcesVerywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.National Institutes of Health.Hypogonadism.Cleveland Clinic.Low sex drive (hypogonadism): symptoms, treatment.Viswanathan V, Eugster E.Etiology and treatment of hypogonadism in adolescents.Pediatr Clin North Am. 58(5):1181-1200. doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2011.07.009Cleveland Clinic.Hormone therapy for menopause: types, benefits & risks.Thirumalai A, Berkseth K, Amory J.Treatment of hypogonadism: current and future therapies.F1000Res. 6:68. doi:10.12688/f1000research.10102.1
5 Sources
Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.National Institutes of Health.Hypogonadism.Cleveland Clinic.Low sex drive (hypogonadism): symptoms, treatment.Viswanathan V, Eugster E.Etiology and treatment of hypogonadism in adolescents.Pediatr Clin North Am. 58(5):1181-1200. doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2011.07.009Cleveland Clinic.Hormone therapy for menopause: types, benefits & risks.Thirumalai A, Berkseth K, Amory J.Treatment of hypogonadism: current and future therapies.F1000Res. 6:68. doi:10.12688/f1000research.10102.1
Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
National Institutes of Health.Hypogonadism.Cleveland Clinic.Low sex drive (hypogonadism): symptoms, treatment.Viswanathan V, Eugster E.Etiology and treatment of hypogonadism in adolescents.Pediatr Clin North Am. 58(5):1181-1200. doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2011.07.009Cleveland Clinic.Hormone therapy for menopause: types, benefits & risks.Thirumalai A, Berkseth K, Amory J.Treatment of hypogonadism: current and future therapies.F1000Res. 6:68. doi:10.12688/f1000research.10102.1
National Institutes of Health.Hypogonadism.
Cleveland Clinic.Low sex drive (hypogonadism): symptoms, treatment.
Viswanathan V, Eugster E.Etiology and treatment of hypogonadism in adolescents.Pediatr Clin North Am. 58(5):1181-1200. doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2011.07.009
Cleveland Clinic.Hormone therapy for menopause: types, benefits & risks.
Thirumalai A, Berkseth K, Amory J.Treatment of hypogonadism: current and future therapies.F1000Res. 6:68. doi:10.12688/f1000research.10102.1
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