Hypogonadism pathophysiology
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Overview
Pathophysiology
Pathogenesis
Hypogonadism in males
- The hypogonadism pathogenesis in males depends mainly on the testosterone deficiency. Testosterone secretion occurs as the following:
- Testosterone is secreted in response to stimulation signals from the brain cortex to the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus by its role secrets the gonadotropin releasing hormones (GnRH).
- GnRH stimulates the pituitary gland which by its role secretes the gonadal hormones the Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and the Luteinizing Hormone (LH).
- In males, LH stimulates the leydig cells in the testes which produce testosterone by converting the cholesterol to testosterone.
- Production of testosterone from the testes gives negative feed back to the pituitary. This feedback inhibit the production of FSH and LH from the pituitary.