hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
hypogonadism due to lack of gonadotropin secretion; either luteinizing hormone or follicle-stimulating hormone or both may be deficient; it may also be caused by lack of secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, as in Kallmann syndrome. Called also secondary h. and hypogonadotropic eunuchoidism.

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. The small seminiferous tubules contain immature Sertoli cells and a few spermatogonia.


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