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Secondary Hypogonadism

Secondary hypogonadism occurs when the pituitary gland fails to signal the testes to produce testosterone. This distinguishes it from primary hypogonadism, where the testes themselves are the problem.

Enclomisign

Enclomiphene

50mg

Enclomiphene tablets for low testosterone due to secondary hypogonadism. They stimulate the body's own testosterone production.

From$1.83/ tabletView

Androxal

Enclomiphene

50mg

Enclomiphene tablets for secondary hypogonadism. Unlike testosterone replacement, it can help preserve fertility in men who wish to remain fertile.

From$1.14/ tabletView

Key points

  • Hypogonadism, also called androgen deficiency, means the body cannot make enough testosterone.
  • Over time, low testosterone may lead to loss of body hair and muscle bulk, weak bones, low red blood cells, and smaller testes.
  • Treatment may involve testosterone replacement therapy delivered by injections, gels, creams, or tablets, and addressing any underlying cause.

Medicines listed for Secondary Hypogonadism

The two products listed for this condition, Enclomisign and Androxal, both contain Enclomiphene in 50mg tablet form. Enclomiphene is a selective oestrogen receptor modulator that works by stimulating the pituitary gland to release the signals that prompt the testes to produce testosterone. This mechanism aligns with the underlying problem in secondary hypogonadism, where the pituitary signal is the point of failure rather than the testes themselves.

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