Description
Hypogonadism is a disease of the Sex Glands.
When the Sex Glands do not produce enough Hormones or produce no Hormones at all it is Hypogonadism.
The sex glands are Testes in Males and Ovaries in Females.
In Hypogonadism the Sex Glands do not function properly.
The Testes produce Testosterone that is a male sex hormone. It controls the sexual changes that occurs in a Male. It controls all characteristics that makes man a Man. But if the Testes fail to function properly, It causes Poor Development of Penis and Testes. The patients voice will remain shrill like a girl's. It may lead to Hypogonadism.
The Reproductive Hormones released by the Ovaries are..
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
They control Puberty. They regulate the Menstrual Cycle and help in the production of milk after childbirth. But if the Ovaries do not function properly they cause problems such as
Poor Development of Genitals
Poor development of Breast
Causes of Hypogonadism
HIV
Mumps
Cancer
Orchitis
Genetics
Poor Diet
Infections
Medication
Chemotherapy
Brain Disorder
Liver Disorder
Turner Syndrome
Kidney Disorder
Undescended Testes
Autoimmune Disease
Hormonal Imbalance
Klinefelter Syndrome
Injury to Ovaries and Testes
If not treated properly, Hypogonadism may cause
Infertility
Gynecomastia
Osteoporosis
Erectile Dysfunction
Problems during Puberty