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How do you test for hypogonadism in small boy?

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Blood tests: For childen, one begins with blood tests for hormone levels including growth hormone.

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Answered 10/17/2012

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I have Small testicle & hypogonadism, what dose of HCG do i need to take & For How long? Will I Be On HCG for a lifetime ? Will i need to be on TRT all the time? What dose of TRT do i need to take if my level is very low "Written in red" ?

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I am a 19 year old male. I just stopped using a substance called mk677 after I think it was actually a steroid. My test levels are 521 now and my LH 3.9 IU/ml and Fsh 2.2 IU/ml Im worried I just caused myself hypogonadism and low Test for life?

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I recently had orchitis in my left testicle and the size atrophied a pretty decent amount after the infection. I want to bring it back to normal size, i read online HCG is used to stimulate growth in boys with hypogonadism. Also, men that shrink testicles

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What is hypogonadism really?

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What is the cause of hypogonadism?

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