Androgen deficiency
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What is androgen deficiency?
Androgens are male hormones that affect a host of processes ranging from mental outlook to the growth of structures and organs. Androgen Deficiency, also known as hypogonadism, occurs when these hormones fall below specific age-related levels.
Common symptoms reported by people with androgen deficiency
Treatments taken by people for androgen deficiency
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Compare treatments taken by people with androgen deficiency
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Got a question about living with androgen deficiency? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has androgen deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 41 say androgen deficiency is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 8 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 17 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 4 | |
| 20-29 years | 3 | |
| 30-39 years | 7 | |
| 40-49 years | 5 | |
| 50-59 years | 2 | |
| 60-69 years | 3 | |
| 70+ years | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 110 | |
| Female | 15 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 74 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 5 |