Hypogonadism classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Classification

• Based on the etiological site, hypogonadism can be classified into:
  • Primary: If the cause of the disease is the gonads themselves.
  • Secondary (central): If the cause of the disease is the brain.
  • Combined.

• Based on the age, hypogonadism can be classified into:
  • Adult onset hypogonadism
  • Childhood onset hypogonadism

• Based on the causes of the disease, hypogonadism can be classified into:
  • Acquired hypogonadism
  • Congenital hypogonadism