What Are the Treatments for Male Hypogonadism?
Hypogonadism in men is a condition that involves a lack of the hormone testosterone in the body, inadequate sperm production in the testes, or both. The condition impacts the lives of up to 5 million men in the U.S., notes Dr. Culley C. Carson III, of Boston University School of Medicine. Primary hypogonadism stems from malfunctioning of the testes, while the causes of secondary hypogonadism are due to problems with the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. Treatments of male hypogonadism usually involve hormone replacement, but surgical interventions might also play a role in some cases.
