HYPOGONADISM AND OBESITY: CORRELATION AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1592582229094

• Palavras-chave: hypogonadism; obesity; testosterone.

• Keywords: hypogonadism; obesity; testosterone.

• Abstract:

  The objective of this study is to report the case of a male patient treated at the Basic Health Unit with obesity who had hypogonadism and was using injectable testosterone. The information was obtained by reviewing the medical records, interviewing the patient and reviewing the literature. The case reported and publications raised bring to light the discussion of the correlation of a complex situation that is hypogonadism in obese patients and its clinical management. In addition to exposing the main concepts regarding the two pathologies, hypogonadism and obesity, their pathophysiology and correlating with the systemic repercussions of both. In addition, the work highlights the indications for non-pharmacological treatment and androgen replacement in order to provide an improvement in the patient's quality of life.