Hypogonadism classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]
Overview
Hypogonadism may be classified according to the etiological site into three subtypes primary, secondary or combined. It can also be classified according to the age into two adult and child. Based on the causes, it can be classified into acquired or congenital.[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
References
- ↑ Rey RA, Grinspon RP, Gottlieb S, Pasqualini T, Knoblovits P, Aszpis S; et al. (2013). "Male hypogonadism: an extended classification based on a developmental, endocrine physiology-based approach". Andrology. 1 (1): 3–16. doi:10.1111/j.2047-2927.2012.00008.x. PMID 23258624.