Dysfunction of the Male Genitalia

Question 1

What are some of the causes of hypogonadism?

Answer 1

Primary causes - Klinefelter syndrome, undescented testicles, mumps orchitis, haemochromatosis, injury to the testes, cancer treatment. Secondary causes; Kallmann’s syndrome, pituitary disorders, inflammatory diseases, HIV/AIDS, medication, obesity and normal aging

Question 2

What are some of the causes of delayed puberty?

Answer 2

Medical conditions or treatments which lead to hypogonadism; - Celiac disease, - IBD, - Underactive thyroid, - Diabetes mellitus, - Cystic fibrosis, - Sickle cell disease, - Liver and kidney disease, - Anorexia, - Autoimmune

Question 3

What is the difference between primary and secondary hypogonadism?

Answer 3

Primary - Low testosterone and high-normal to levels of LH and FSH. Secondary - Low levels of testosterone and normal to low levels of LH and FSH

Question 4

What is the treatment for hypogonadism

Answer 4

• Testosterone replacement therapy (injections every month)

Question 6

Describe the stages of male development

Answer 6