| If the history or examination suggest possible hypogonadism, free testosterone or androgen index assessment is preferred. |
| Medical disorders such as Cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidism and hypogonadism rarely cause obesity. |
| Measurements of thyroid hormone and cortisol levels should be considered because hypogonadism may occur with pituitary aplasia. |
| Routine laboratory screening for hypogonadism is not recommended in patients without clinical symptoms or signs. |
| Of 38 hypogonadal patients, 29 had a concentration of LH that was low or normal, suggesting hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism. |
| The causes of osteoporosis in men include hypogonadism, glucocorticoid excess, medications and lifestyle factors. |
