Complications
In men with secondary hypogonadism who desire fertility, treatment with gonadotropins is recommended.
These medications should only be utilized by experienced practitioners, and advice should be sought from a specialist.
In women with secondary hypogonadism who desire fertility, treatment with gonadotropins is recommended.
These medications should only be utilized by experienced practitioners, and advice should be sought from a reproductive endocrinologist.
Cushing syndrome, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes can result.
Osteoporosis and arrhythmias can result.
Water intoxication and life-threatening hyponatremia can result.
Peripheral edema, hypertension, paresthesias, hyperlipidemia, and glucose intolerance can result.
Prostatic hypertrophy, hyperlipidemia, and high hematocrit can result.
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