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Testicular Disorders (cont.)

How Is Hypogonadism Treated?

Treatment for hypogonadism depends on the cause. Male hormone replacement (testosterone replacement therapy or TRT) often is used to treat disorders of the testicles. If the problem is related to the pituitary gland, pituitary hormones may help increase testosterone levels and sperm production.

Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Urological Institute.
Edited by Tracy Shuman, MD, February 2006.

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Last Editorial Review: 2/1/2006





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