Does Hypopituitarism Cause Hypogonadism?
The Diagnosis of Hypopituitarism Requires the Demonstration of Subnormal Target Hormone Production Together with Low or Inappropriately “Normal” Levels of the...
The diagnosis of hypopituitarism requires the demonstration of subnormal target hormone production together with low or inappropriately “normal” levels of the trophic pituitary hormone. Thus a male with low serum testosterone levels without an increase in gonadotropin levels has hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
Can hypopituitarism cause low testosterone?
In women, the deficiency decreases egg and estrogen production from the ovaries. In men, the deficiency decreases sperm and testosterone production from the testicles. Women and men may experience a lower sex drive, infertility or fatigue.
What are the side effects of hypopituitarism?
- Stomach pain, decreased appetite, nausea and vomiting, constipation.
- Excessive thirst and urination.
- Fatigue and/or weakness.
- Anemia (not having enough red blood cells)
- Headache and dizziness.
- Sensitivity to cold.
- Weight loss or weight gain.
- Muscles aches.
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