Testosterone Deficiency SECONDARY HYPOGONADISM OVERVIEW
Hypogonadotropic (Secondary). Hypogonadism is associated with Pituitary problems and are quite rare at birth. After birth, problems with the pituitary may be associated with serious illnesses, HIV AIDS, malnutrition, Pituitary Tumours, some Medications, Hematochromosis and Pituitary Insufficiency.
The testing and reading of hormone tests are complex indeed. However, the following test results indicate a problem with the Pituitary gland.
Normal Testosterone levels with elevated FSH and/or LH
Low Testosterone levels with normal LH and FSH levels
Elevated Prolactin Levels
Secondary Hypogonadism overtakes Primary Hypogonadism as we age and becomes the more frequent form of the two varieties, with the same result. Low testosterone production, yielding misery, lethargy, "foggy mind" and depression. Additional problems occurring with the failure to detect early include frequent headaches and vision problems.
Specialists in the disease should control treatments and follow-ups in Secondary Hypogonadism.
Any indication of secondary Hypogonadism should lead to an immediate specialist referral, because early detection
provides the best possibility of finding a Pituitary growth early enough to treat it without surgery.
Therapies
HCG, (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is now approved for use in the UK.
HGH, (Human Growth Hormone) is approved for use in the UK and NICE, the NHS guidelines body have issued guidelines in this regard. Click Here for more information.
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Opinion.
Until male hormone testing becomes a routine in practises, men, the world over will continue to be a huge drain on health budgets. A condition that grows from 1:200 men at birth, to 1:3 by age 60, surely warrants more attention than it is getting. The name Hypogonadism is awkward, the hormone names almost impossible to say, but this is a condition which affects too many to remain hidden.
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