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§ Hormones & TRT

Hypogonadism

A condition where the body produces inadequate testosterone, typically below ~300 ng/dL. Telehealth TRT clinics diagnose hypogonadism via blood work and treat

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Hypogonadism can be primary (testicular failure) or secondary (a hypothalamic/pituitary issue) and is diagnosed by combining symptoms with two early-morning serum testosterone tests. Endocrine Society guidelines recommend treating only when both criteria are met.

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