Hypogonadism in males is characterized by a deficiency of testosterone, its inadequate action, inability to produce optimum levels of semen, malaise, and is a contributing factor to male infertility. Based on the underlying pathology and receptor action, there can be different types of hypogonadism in males, namely: Primary hypogonadism Secondary hypogonadism Peripheral hypogonadism Late-onset hypogonadism Functional hypogonadism Question: Match the correct pairs of the types of hypogonadism with the relevant example or characteristics. Group 1: a. Primary hypogonadism b. Secondary hypogonadism c. Peripheral hypogonadism d. Late-onset hypogonadism e.
Functional hypogonadism Group 2: i. Obesity ii. Anorchia iii. Kallmann Syndrome iv. Inadequate androgen levels in serum v. FSH and LH mutations Options: A. a – i, b-ii,…
