Published on June 13, 2017
Hypogonadism
A failure of the gonads, testes in men and ovaries in women, to function properly.
Overview
Hypogonadism is a failure of the gonads to function properly. It involves the testes in men and ovaries in women. Production of a man's testosterone and a woman's estrogen are inhibited.
Symptoms
Growth, sexual development, and, sometimes, fertility can be affected.
Treatments
Treatments may include hormone replacement therapy and assisted reproduction.