A 16-year-old male presents with delayed pubertal signs and social immaturity. His lab values show low testosterone. He was administered GnRH and no LH was produced. HCG was administered which restored testosterone to normal levels. Discuss male hypogonadism. Explain hormone administration. Is there a problem with the hypothalamus? Why or why not?
A 16-year-old male presents with delayed pubertal signs and social immaturity. His lab values show low testosterone. He was administered GnRH and no LH was produced. HCG was administered which restored testosterone to normal levels.
- Discuss male hypogonadism.
- Explain hormone administration.
- Is there a problem with the hypothalamus? Why or why not?