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Hypogonadism Male

Health Encyclopedia: Testicular Failure

Alternative Names

Primary hypogonadism - male

Prevention

Avoid higher-risk activities, or watch testicular function when involved in such activities. Also,stop the activity with the first sign of symptoms.

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Expert & Community Posts

Hypogonadism, Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction

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The initial evaluation for erectile dysfunction (ED) includes a history and physical exam. How... Read more »

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Kate writes: "My partner stopped taking his medication because of his sex drive. What do I do?"It... Read more »

Testosterone for Heart Health?

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What role does testosterone play? Just how important is testosterone for preventing heart... Read more »

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Health Guide

Testicular failure

Testicular failure is the inability of the testicles to produce sperm or male hormones. Alternative Names Primary hypogonadism - male Causes,... Read more »

... Treatment Supplementation of male hormones may be successful in treating some forms of testicular failure. In cases that seem to be due to specific exposure or activity, removal of the... Read more »

Testicular failure

Primary hypogonadism - male Symptoms Lack of libido (sex drive) Delay in development or absence of secondary male sex characteristics... Read more »

Zinc in diet

Diet - zinc Side Effects Symptoms of zinc deficiency include: Slow growth Poor appetite Wounds that take a long time to... Read more »

Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction: Impotence Causes

...in men whose female partners were unable to accept the operation.Hormonal AbnormalitiesHypogonadism (Testicular Failure). Hypogonadism in men is a deficiency in male hormones, usually due to an... Read more »

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