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Hypogonadism Flashcards

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Hypogonadism

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Low testosterone levels combined with symptoms or signs that are associated with low serum total testosterone

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Hypogonadism pathophysiology: Primary vs. Secondary

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● Primary Hypogonadism
○ Under performing testicles
■ Leydig cells
● Secondary Hypogonadism
○ Disease of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal
axis (HPG)

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Hypogonadism pathophysiology: testosterone

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● Testosterone (steroid) - most abundant
○ Synthesized from cholesterol in Leydig cells
○ Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) active metabolite
→ binds to same intracellular receptors in
target cells but more stable than testosterone

● Androstenedione and
dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) can
enter circulation but predominantly form
testosterone

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Bioavailable testosterone vs. Tightly bound testosterone

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In the bloodstream,
testosterone exists unbound or loosely bound to plasma proteins such as albumin (33%)
● Tightly bound testosterone – The other 65% bound to SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin)

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5
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____ % of circulating testosterone is free and can
enter the cell and exert its metabolic effects
(responsible for male characteristics)

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~ 2

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Testosterone is essential to the development of _____

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primary and secondary male sex characteristics during puberty and the duration of adult life

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Sex drive/libido are driven more by ____ than ____

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testosterone than DHT

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____ regulates the Leydig cells in the testicle
which produce testosterone

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LH

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Explain how Circulating gonadotropic hormones are regulated in a negative feedback mechanism

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Low testosterone levels will not single
the pituitary and hypothalamus to
“turn off,” so you will see continued
secretion of LH to increase the
testosterone until the testosterone
levels are high enough to produce
negative feedback on the pathway

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Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism

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“Primary Hypogonadism”
○ Testis does not produce sufficient testosterone to suppress LH
(and FSH) secretion
■ Low testosterone and High FSH/LH

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Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism

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“Secondary Hypogonadism”
○ Failure of the hypothalamus, or pituitary gland, to responded to low testosterone
■ Low testosterone and low FSH/LH

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Etiology of Primary Hypogonadism – From the Testicle

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● Aging
○ Increase SHBG levels
● Testicular trauma
○ Orchiectomy
● Cryptorchidism
● Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY)

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Etiology of Secondary Hypogonadism – From the Pituitary

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● Aging
● Obesity
● Alcohol
● Sleep apnea
● Chronic illness/malnourishment
● Drugs – Estrogen, opiates, marijuana,
ketoconazole, spironolactone

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Klinefelter Syndrome features

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Clinical manifestations of a male with an extra “X” chromosome (XXY)

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Variability of Klinefelter syndrome phenotype

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● Micropenis/macroorchidism
● Hypospadias
● Cryptorchidism
● Delayed puberty
● Reduced body hair
● Gynecomastia
● Long legs (4-8 cm longer than average) due
to delayed epiphyseal closure
● Infertility – oligo/azoospermia
● Low testosterone

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Clinical Presentation - Hypogonadism

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● Decreased libido
● Erectile dysfunction
● Depression
● Fatigue
● Loss of muscle mass
● Weight gain
○ Central
● Infertility
● Gynecomastia

17
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What is an important PMH question for hypogonadism workup?

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● Medication use
○ Hx of past testosterone use

18
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Physical Exam - hypogonadism

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● Evaluate Testes
○ Relative size
○ Cryptorchidism
● Evaluate genitalia
○ Hypospadias
● Decreased body hair
● Gynecomastia
● Lean muscle loss
● Central obesity

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Diagnostic labs - Hypogonadism

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● Total Testosterone (morning)
○ <300 ng/dL
○ Two separate readings
○ Signs and symptoms of “Low T”
● Luteinizing Hormone – (FSH/LH): Once low testosterone has been established
● Prolactin: If LH is low or low/normal
● Estradiol: Especially for gynecomastia and for baseline
● Hematocrit
● PSA

Optional Labs
● Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
● Bioavailable Testosterone

20
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Even without signs or symptoms, consider measuring total testosterone in patients with a history of…

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● Unexplained anemia
● Bone density loss
● Diabetes
● Exposure to chemotherapy
● Exposure to testicular radiation
● HIV/AIDS
● Chronic narcotic use
● Male infertility
● Pituitary dysfunction
● Chronic corticosteroid use

21
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Hypogonadism Managment

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Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) – Androgen
● Testosterone Therapy also includes Aromatase inhibitors, Human Chorionic
gonadotropin (bHCG), and Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)

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Benefits of TRT

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● Mood
● Libido
● Erectile function
● Energy
● Exercise endurance

23
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TRT side effects

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● Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
● Edema - Mild mineralocorticoid effect
● Worsening of BPH
● Acne
● Skin irritation/contact dermatitis - Gel
● Emotional lability

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TRT Side Effects (Major)

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● Worsening of sleep apnea
● Increased risk of MI or Stroke*
● Stimulation of prostate cancer growth

25
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Contraindications for hypogonadism

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● Prostate cancer
○ Androgens stimulate prostate
gland and tumor growth
● Men with breast cancer

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Black Box Warning for TRT

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Women and children should avoid exposure to testosterone gel or gel application sites

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Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Management and dosing - IM/SC

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TRT – Intramuscular/Subcutaneous
Dosing
● IM – every 1-4 weeks (buttock or thigh)
● SQ – 2-3x/week (abdominal or thigh)

28
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Management and dosing - Topical

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TRT – Topicals – Patch Dosing
● Applied to skin and changed
every 24 hours

29
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Disadvantages of IM/SC TRT

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● Injections (fear of needles)
● Fluctuating levels, with “peak
and trough”

30
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Disadvantages of Topical - Gel/creams/solutions TRT

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● Skin irritation
● Transference – Black Box Warning

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Hypogonadism TRT – Intranasal dosing

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● 2 pumps (one in each nostril)
three times a day

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TRT – Pellets/implants Dosing

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● Small pellets placed under the skin

33
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Hypogonadism monitoring

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● Recheck levels every 6-12 months
○ Every 6 weeks with dose changes
● Check hemoglobin and hematocrit at baseline, 3-6 months after starting
● Check PSA yearly while on replacement ● If no improvement in Sx after 3-6, even if levels have improved, consider TRT cessation

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Hypogonadism considerations - family planning

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● Exogenous testosterone therapy should not be prescribed to men who are currently trying to conceive
● Consider using the following
○ HCG
○ Aromatase Inhibitors (AI)
○ Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM)

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