Complications

Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
variable
high

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.

variable
high

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.

variable
medium

Cushing syndrome, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, and diabetes can result.

variable
medium

Osteoporosis and arrhythmias can result.

variable
medium

Water intoxication and life-threatening hyponatraemia can result.

variable
medium

Peripheral oedema, hypertension, paraesthesias, hyperlipidaemia, and glucose intolerance can result.

variable
medium

Prostatic hypertrophy, hyperlipidaemia, and high haematocrit can result.

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