Abstract
The most commonly investigated testicular disorder is male infertility. Although endocrine causes are uncommon, they are potentially curable. A careful history and examination for subtle features of hypogonadism are important initiating steps. Understanding the appropriate use of both baseline and dynamic testing of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis (and, in certain instances, the adrenal and thyroid glands) is extremely important.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Chorionic Gonadotropin / therapeutic use
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Endocrine System Diseases / complications
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Endocrine System Diseases / diagnosis*
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Endocrine System Diseases / physiopathology
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Hypogonadism / complications
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Hypogonadism / diagnosis
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Hypogonadism / drug therapy*
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Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System / physiopathology
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Infertility, Male / drug therapy
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Infertility, Male / etiology*
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Infertility, Male / physiopathology
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Luteinizing Hormone / therapeutic use
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Male
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Seminiferous Tubules / physiopathology
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Spermatogenesis / drug effects
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Testis / physiopathology
Substances
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Chorionic Gonadotropin
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Luteinizing Hormone
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone