hypogonadism

Hypogonadism – Treatment

July 5, 2011

ProgesteroneMale hypogonadism is most often treated with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Commonly-used testosterone replacement therapies include transdermal (through the skin) using a patch or gel, injections, or pellets. Oral testosterone is no longer used in the U.S. because it is broken down in the liver and rendered inactive. Like many hormonal therapies, changes take place [...]No related posts.

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Anabolic steroid – Medical and ergogenic uses

July 5, 2011

Hormone replacement therapyMedical uses Since the discovery and synthesis of testosterone in the 1930s, anabolic steroids have been used by physicians for many purposes, with varying degrees of success. * Bone marrow stimulation: For decades, anabolic steroids were the mainstay of therapy for hypoplastic anemias due to leukemia or kidney failure, especially aplastic anemia. Anabolic steroids have [...]No related posts.

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Anabolic steroid – Medical and ergogenic uses

July 5, 2011

Hormone replacement therapyMedical uses Since the discovery and synthesis of testosterone in the 1930s, anabolic steroids have been used by physicians for many purposes, with varying degrees of success. * Bone marrow stimulation: For decades, anabolic steroids were the mainstay of therapy for hypoplastic anemias due to leukemia or kidney failure, especially aplastic anemia. Anabolic steroids have [...]No related posts.

Tagged as: Hormone Replacement Therapy, hypogonadism

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Marinesco–Sjögren syndrome – Treatment

July 5, 2011

Hormone replacement therapyTreatment for MSS is symptomatic and supportive including physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, and special education. Cataracts must be removed when vision is impaired, generally in the first decade of life. Hormone replacement therapy is needed if hypogonadism is present. Adapted from the Wikipedia article Marinesco–Sjögren syndrome, under the G. N. U. Free Documentation [...]No related posts.

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Marinesco–Sjögren syndrome – Treatment

July 5, 2011

Hormone replacement therapyTreatment for MSS is symptomatic and supportive including physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, and special education. Cataracts must be removed when vision is impaired, generally in the first decade of life. Hormone replacement therapy is needed if hypogonadism is present. Adapted from the Wikipedia article Marinesco–Sjögren syndrome, under the G. N. U. Free Documentation [...]No related posts.

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Klinefelter’s syndrome – Treatment

July 1, 2011

TestosteroneThe genetic variation is irreversible. Testosterone treatment is an option for some individuals who desire a more masculine appearance and identity. Often individuals that have noticeable breast tissue or hypogonadism experience depression and/or social anxiety because they are outside of social norms. This is academically referred to as psychosocial morbidity. At least one study indicates [...]No related posts.

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Galactorrhea Hyperprolactinemia – Treatment

June 30, 2011

Hormone replacement therapyMedical Care Direct treatment is geared toward resolving hyperprolactinemic symptoms or reducing tumor size. Patients on medications that cause hyperprolactinaemia should have them withdrawn if possible. Patients with hypothyroidism should be given thyroid hormone replacement therapy. When symptoms are present, medical therapy is the treatment of choice. Patients with hyperprolactinemia and no symptoms (idiopathic or [...]No related posts.

Tagged as: Hormone Replacement Therapy, hypogonadism, hypothyroidism

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Swyer syndrome – Introduction

June 29, 2011

ProgesteroneSwyer syndrome, or XY gonadal dysgenesis, is a type of hypogonadism in which no functional gonads are present to induce puberty in an externally female person whose karyotype is then found to be 46,XY. The gonads are found to be partially non-functional streaks. Estrogen and progesterone therapy is usually then commenced. The gonads are sometimes [...]No related posts.

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Klinefelter’s syndrome – Signs and symptoms

June 28, 2011

Follicle-stimulating HormoneAffected males are almost always effectively infertile, although advanced reproductive assistance is sometimes possible. Some degree of language learning impairment may be present, and neuropsychological testing often reveals deficits in executive functions. In adults, possible characteristics vary widely and include little to no signs of affectedness, a lanky, youthful build and facial appearance, or a [...]No related posts.

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Klinefelter’s syndrome – Signs and symptoms

June 28, 2011

Follicle-stimulating HormoneAffected males are almost always effectively infertile, although advanced reproductive assistance is sometimes possible. Some degree of language learning impairment may be present, and neuropsychological testing often reveals deficits in executive functions. In adults, possible characteristics vary widely and include little to no signs of affectedness, a lanky, youthful build and facial appearance, or a [...]No related posts.

Tagged as: hypogonadism, testosterone

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