Complications
In men with secondary hypogonadism who desire fertility, treatment with gonadotrophins is recommended.
These medications should only be utilised by experienced practitioners, and advice should be sought from a specialist.
In women with secondary hypogonadism who desire fertility, treatment with gonadotrophins is recommended.
These medications should only be utilised by experienced practitioners, and advice should be sought from a reproductive endocrinologist.
Cushing syndrome, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, and diabetes can result.
Osteoporosis and arrhythmias can result.
Water intoxication and life-threatening hyponatraemia can result.
Peripheral oedema, hypertension, paraesthesias, hyperlipidaemia, and glucose intolerance can result.
Prostatic hypertrophy, hyperlipidaemia, and high haematocrit can result.
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