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Gonadal Failure

Meaning

Gonadal Failure, clinically termed hypogonadism, signifies a condition where the gonads—the testes in males and the ovaries in females—fail to produce adequate amounts of sex hormones or gametes. This endocrine deficiency results in significant clinical manifestations, including loss of secondary sexual characteristics, infertility, and systemic metabolic disturbances. The condition can be primary, due to intrinsic gonadal disease, or secondary, resulting from pituitary or hypothalamic dysfunction. Timely diagnosis and appropriate hormonal replacement are essential for mitigating long-term health consequences like osteoporosis and compromised vitality.