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Clinical Androgen Deficiency

Meaning

Clinical Androgen Deficiency describes a recognized endocrine syndrome characterized by consistently low levels of circulating androgens, primarily testosterone, accompanied by a constellation of specific signs and symptoms that impair physical and psychological well-being. This condition is diagnosed through the correlation of suggestive clinical features, such as diminished libido, persistent fatigue, and reduced muscle mass, with confirmatory laboratory evidence of low total or free testosterone concentrations. It is a physiological state requiring careful clinical evaluation to differentiate from non-endocrine causes of similar symptoms.