Notes in 01_Hypogonadism

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Hypogonadism}} is {{c2::gonadal pathology (i.e. testes or ovaries) causing under secretion of sex hormones (i.e. testosterone and oestrogen)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Hypogonadism}} {{c1::Delay in puberty}} {{c1::Absence of secondary sexual characteristics}} {{c1::Underdeveloped sexual organs (…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Primary hypogonadism}} is {{c2::gonadal pathology where the gonads are unresponsive to Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormon…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Primary Hypogonadism {{c1::Genetic (e.g. Klinefelter, Turner)}} {{c1::Trauma (e.g. surgery, infection)}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Secondary hypogonadism}} is {{c2::gonadal pathology where either the hypothalamus underproduces GnRH or the pituitary underproduces LH and FSH, …
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Secondary Hypogonadism {{c1::Genetic (e.g. Kallman)}} {{c1::Trauma (e.g. surgery, infection)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Hypogonadism is screened for in the case where there are no signs of puberty by age of {{c1::13}} in females and {{c1::14}} in males.
Published	02/10/2024	When investigating for Hypogonadism, always rule out other causes by doing a {{c1::blood screen (FBC, U&Es, TFTs)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Levels in {{c2::Primary}} Hypogonadism{{c1::High}} LH and FSH, {{c1::Low}} Testosterone and Oestrogen
Published	02/10/2024	Levels in {{c2::Secondary}} Hypogonadism{{c1::Low}} LH and FSH, {{c1::Low}} Testosterone and Oestrogen
Published	02/10/2024	Assessment of Constitutional Delay in Hypogonadism is by doing an {{c1::X-Ray of the Wrist}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Hypogonadism{{c1::If constitutional delay (i.e. hereditary variant of normal growth) then reassure and observe}}{{c1::If non-constitution…
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