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If i have secondary hypogonadism from bring overweight will my doctor tell me to lose weight before treating me or treat me while i loss weight?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

talk to your doc: The most natural thing to do is to work on weight loss. However if you are symptomatic, your doc could treat you with testosterone replacement now if he/she thinks that you are an appropriate candidate.

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Answered 3/13/2019

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