hypogonadism
Americannoun
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diminished hormonal or reproductive functioning in the testes or the ovaries.
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a manifestation of this, as delayed pubescence or Klinefelter's syndrome.
Etymology
Origin of hypogonadism
Example Sentences
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He said only about 3-5% of men in that younger demographic have hypogonadism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Clinical evidence has hinted at a close connection between low testosterone levels and anxiety, particularly in men with hypogonadism, a condition characterized by reduced sexual function.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 22, 2024
But they appear to resolve decades of contradictory findings about the heart safety of testosterone treatment for men who have a medical condition called androgen deficiency, or hypogonadism.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2023
Testosterone was isolated and synthesized in 1935 and first used to treat hypogonadism in men as well as tumor growth in women.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2022
There were just five TUEs other than for ADHD: two for hypogonadism and one each for altitude sickness, hypertension and sleep disorder.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 29, 2021
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