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Hypogonadism Management in Aging

Meaning

Hypogonadism Management in Aging refers to the clinical diagnosis and therapeutic strategy for addressing the age-related decline in gonadal function, resulting in insufficient production of sex steroids, primarily testosterone in men and estrogen/progesterone in women. This condition, often termed andropause or menopausal transition, leads to symptoms like decreased bone mineral density, reduced muscle mass, diminished libido, and impaired quality of life. Effective management involves comprehensive diagnostic testing, careful risk stratification, and personalized hormone replacement or stimulatory therapy aimed at restoring functional hormone levels to a youthful, physiological range while mitigating potential adverse effects.