Diagnosis of Hypogonadism
Did you know that around 30% to 50% of men with type-2 diabetes or obesity and 35% of men over 45 years of age in India are affected by hypogonadism? (Source: The Endocrine Society)
The symptoms of hypogonadism are erectile dysfunction, loss of bone and muscle mass, infertility, loss of hair growth on the body and face, and growth of breast tissue. If you experience any of these symptoms, we suggest visiting a doctor immediately for a thorough diagnosis of hypogonadism
Let us explore some core methods of diagnosis in the following sections.
What is the Diagnosis of Hypogonadism?
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The initial stage for diagnosis of hypogonadism is conducting a physical evaluation of sexual development, including the growth of pubic hair, size of testes, and muscle mass consistent with age.
Doctors test testosterone levels in the blood if a person exhibits symptoms of hypogonadism. Blood level testing is usually done before 10 am because the level of testosterone varies throughout the day and remains highest in the morning. A patient may have to take a blood level test for more than one day, depending on their condition.
If the test confirms low testosterone, doctors may conduct further evaluations to assess the cause, whether it’s a pituitary abnormality or a testicular disorder. The procedure for diagnosis of hypogonadism can include hormone testing, testicular biopsy, semen analysis, pituitary imaging, genetic studies, etc.
Conclusion
These are standard methods for the diagnosis of hypogonadism, and the crux is doing it as soon as you identify symptoms of the disease. It helps to begin treatment faster and improves the chances of curing hypogonadism. We hope the information in the passage will help you to recognise the symptoms and diagnose male hypogonadism without delay. Importantly, you should consider taking health insurance, if not already taken, to avoid financial shocks during medical emergencies.
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