Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body doesn't produce enough of the hormone that plays a key role in masculine growth and development during puberty (testosterone) or enough sperm or both.
Risk factors for hypogonadism include:
- Aging
- Obesity
- Malnutrition
- Chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Hypogonadism can be inherited. If any of these risk factors are in your family health history, tell your doctor.
Treatment of hypogonadism is necessary because in untreated condition the condition worsens.
The complications of untreated hypogonadism differ depending on when it develops — during fetal development, puberty or adulthood.
Complications might include:
- Abnormal genitalia
- Enlarged male breasts (gynecomastia)
- Infertility
- Erectile dysfunction
- Osteoporosis
- Poor self-image
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/male-hypogonadism/symptoms-
causes/syc-20354881
