The diagnosis of male hypogonadism depends on an assessment of the clinical signs and symptoms of hypogonadism and serum testosterone level. Current clinical laboratory testosterone assay platforms include immunoassays and…
Hypogonadism is a clinical syndrome, which results from the failure of the testes to produce physiologic levels of testosterone and a normal number of spermatozoa due to defects at one…
Key points • Testosterone synthesis and male fertility are controlled by a negative feedback mechanism between the hypothalamus, the pituitary, and the testis. • Congenital or acquired conditions leading to…
Joseph P. Alukal, MD, Editor Hypogonadism (testosterone deficiency) is a prevalent condition that has become increasingly controversial. Recent studies raise the question of whether or not testosterone replacement is overprescribed…
Samir S. Taneja, MD, Consulting Editor My interest in Urology was originally sparked by the relationship of testosterone to prostate cancer. As a medical student interested in everything and nothing,…
