Hypoandrogenism

Hypoandrogenism is when the body doesn't make enough hormones called androgens.

Androgens are special chemicals made by our bodies that help us grow up and develop as boys or girls. If you are a boy, androgens help your body to develop your sex organs, grow facial hair, and deepen your voice. If you are a girl, they help your body to develop breasts and pubic hair.

When someone has hypoandrogenism, their body doesn't make enough of these special chemicals. This can happen for different reasons, like when a person has a medical condition or is taking certain medicines.

The symptoms of hypoandrogenism can vary depending on if you're a boy or a girl. Boys may have trouble developing their sex organs or growing facial hair, while girls may have irregular periods or a low sex drive.

Doctors can help people with hypoandrogenism by giving them special medicines that can help their bodies make more androgens. It's important to get help if you're experiencing symptoms of hypoandrogenism because having low levels of these hormones can cause other health problems.