What Are The Symptoms Of Hypogonadism?

Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015

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Question : I am 26 years old and from XXXXXXX Dont have facial hair and also has man boobs (not overweight). I have seen images of gynecomastia and it looks like one of the intial stages. I am also in the smaller side of penis sizes. Can it be cured? Should I be worried and see the doctor? If yes then whom should I consult (in terms of specialistion)?

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is treatable

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HCM. Thanks for posting the question.

You could be suffering from hypogonadism- a condition in which your body is not producing enough male hormones.

You should consult an endocrinologist. The usual tests we do in this situation are

LH, FSH, testosterone and prolactin.

Hypogonadism is treatable.

Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.

Regards,

Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajish TP (6 hours later)

Thanks a lot for answering the query. I will visit a endocrinologist soon. Just want to know from you that is it a continuous treatment and if not how long will the treatment be? Please let me know if there is any surgery involved? Also, can you please let me know the approximate amount of money that I will have to pay? It will be a great help. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please see detailed answer

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome back.

I understand your concerns.

The treatment duration depends on the cause of hypogonadism. There is no surgeries involved unless you need a cosmetic correction for breast enlargement.

The cost of initial expenses will be around Rs 1500/-. You may require an MRI scan of brain if LH, FSH is low-which will cost around 6000-9000/- Rs in XXXXXXX May need a chromosome analysis in some cases - which will cost around 3000/- Rs.

The treatment cost will be around Rs 600- 800 a month.

Can tell more details on treatment only after initial investigations. Hope this information was useful.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar