Hypogonadism (Hypogonadism of the Gonads)

Definition Hypogonadism refers to an underfunction of the gonads (testes, ovaries) with impaired formation or regression of sexual characteristics Symptoms Children: Failure to develop puberty Adolescents: Stagnation of pubertal development Gynecomastia (enlargement of the male mammary gland) and cryptorchidism (undescended testis) in male adolescents Primary amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods) in girls. Low development of … Hypogonadism (Hypogonadism of the Gonads)