title: Endocrine investigation and therapy.
abstract: The most commonly investigated testicular disorder is male infertility. Although endocrine causes are uncommon, they are potentially curable. A careful history and examination for subtle features of hypogonadism are important initiating steps. Understanding the appropriate use of both baseline and dynamic testing of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis (and, in certain instances, the adrenal and thyroid glands) is extremely important.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007030:Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System / Q000503:physiopathology; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D012671:Seminiferous Tubules / Q000503:physiopathology; D013091:Spermatogenesis / Q000187:drug effects; D013737:Testis / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone