Link to MamasHealth.com
MamasHealth.com Home
Men's Health

Balanitis
Broken Condoms
Enlarged Prostate
Epididymitis
Erectile Dysfunction
Flirting tips
Friends with benefits
Girlfriend left, now what?
How to be a better dad
HPV and men
Hydroceles
Male Breast Reduction
Male Hypogonadism
Orchitis
Penile Cancer
Penile Enlargement
Penile Warts
Penile Yeast Infection
Peyronie's Disease
Phimosis
Premature Ejaculation
Priapism
Prostate Cancer
Protect bald scalp
Shave Chest Hair
Scalp products for bald guys
Sperm Donors
Sperm Donation Expect
Steroid Abuse
Testicular Torsion
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Torsion
Testicular Failure
The Perfect Shave
Undescended Testicle
Vasectomy
Wife spends too much
Yearly Check-up

Stay at home Dads

Cabin fever
Friendships
Health insurance
Rejoining workplace
Unexpected problems

Avoid Weight lifting mistakes

How to tell if she likes you

Why married women flirt

Email Mama



Email Newsletter icon, E-mail Newsletter icon, Email List icon, E-mail List icon Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter


What is Male Hypogonadism?

Male hypogonadism is the inability of the testicles to produce testosterone, sperm or both.

Male hypogonadism also is called testosterone deficiency.

What are Testicles?

Testicles are external genital organs that are part of the male reproductive system. These two oval-shaped organs reside in a pouch of skin that hangs below the abdomen and behind the penis. The skin of pouch that contains the testicles is called the scrotum. In addition to producing the sperm cells that are necessary for reproduction, the testicles secrete the male hormone testosterone. Testosterone plays an important role in the development and maintenance of typical masculine physical characteristics.

During fetal development, testosterone is necessary to form male genital organs. During puberty, testosterone is essential for the development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as facial hair, greater muscle mass and a deeper voice. In adult males, testosterone maintains muscle mass and strength, fat distribution, bone mass, sperm production, sex drive and potency.

Testicles are also called testes.

Symptoms of Male Hypogonadism?

There are many different symptoms of male hypogonadism. The symptoms depend on the stage of life at which they occur. Symptoms during fetal development will differ from symptoms during puberty and adulthood.

  • Symptoms during fetal development
    • Ambiguous genitalia
  • Symptoms during puberty
    • Decreased development of muscle mass
    • Lack of deepening of the voice
    • Impaired growth of body hair
    • Impaired growth of the penis and testicles
    • Excessive growth of the arms and legs in relation to the trunk of the body
    • Development of breast tissue
  • Symptoms during adulthood
    • Erectile dysfunction
    • Infertility
    • Decrease in beard and body hair growth
    • Increase in body fat
    • Decrease in size or firmness of testicles
    • Decrease in muscle mass
    • Development of breast tissue
    • Osteoporosis

What Causes Male Hypogonadism?

Male Hypogonadism is caused by either an abnormality of the testicles or a defect in the brain or pituitary gland.

Complications of Male Hypogonadism?

Some common complications of male hypogonadism are:

  • Fatigue
  • Decreased sex drive
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Irritability
  • Hot flashes
  • Infertility
  • Depression

Can Male Hypogonadism be Treated?

Treatment of male hypogonadism depends on the cause. Some common treatments include testosterone replacement therapy and pituitary hormone therapy.

 

Featured Book

Health Book

Health Topic: Tummy Tuck Surgery: What No One Tells You

Medicare Part D: Everything you need to know

Finding time for sex

How to choose the best weight loss program

Easy flirting tips

How to deal with a stubborn husband or boyfriend

Surviving a financial crisis

Save money in the kitchen

Inexpensive health insurance

Information obtained from MamasHealth.com™ should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner, nor should it be inferred as such. Always check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about a specific condition.

Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use.
Contact us: PO Box 2170, Pasadena, CA 91102-2170

If you want a review of your product featured on MamasHealth.com, let us know.

©2000 - 2008 MamasHealth.com™. All rights reserved

Link to MamasHealth.com