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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Paediatric and adult-onset male hypogonadism

Andrea Salonia, Giulia Rastrelli, Geoffrey Hackett, Stephanie B. Seminara, Ilpo Huhtaniemi, Rodolfo A. Rey, Wayne J.G. Hellstrom, Mark R. Palmert, Giovanni Corona, Gert R. Dohle, Mohit Khera, Yee-Ming Chan, Mario Maggi

Nature Reviews Disease Primers · 2019

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Summary

This Nature Reviews Disease Primers article provides a comprehensive clinical overview of male hypogonadism across paediatric and adult populations, as suggested by the authorship and journal scope. The paper appears to synthesise current understanding of aetiological subtypes, diagnostic approaches, and evidence-based management strategies. As a Disease Primers review, it likely serves as an authoritative reference synthesising diagnostic criteria and therapeutic options rather than reporting novel empirical findings.

UK applicability

UK clinicians and endocrinologists would use this systematic review to inform diagnostic and management protocols for hypogonadism in NHS practice. The synthesis of international evidence provides a framework applicable to UK diagnostic guidelines and testosterone replacement therapy decision-making.

Key measures

Testosterone levels, luteinising hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, clinical phenotypes, diagnostic thresholds, treatment outcomes

Outcomes reported

The paper reviews diagnostic criteria, aetiological classifications, and clinical management approaches for hypogonadism in both children and adults. It synthesises evidence on endocrine mechanisms, epidemiology, and therapeutic interventions across the lifespan.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Maternal, infant & child nutrition
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Human clinical
DOI
10.1038/s41572-019-0087-y
Catalogue ID
SNmohdwa7i-maxwpb

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