SMi Source Lesson Reproduction: Hypogonadism Pathophysiology

  • SMi Source lesson Reproduction: Hypogonadism Pathophysiology has the following microlearning topics

  • 1. Learning Objectives

    2. What is Male Hypogonadism?

    3. Male Reproductive Physiology

    4. Testosterone Biosynthetic Pathway

    5. Androgen Production in Leydig Cells

    6. Testosterone as a Prohormone

    7. Androgen Actions on Target Tissues

    8. Mechanism of Androgen Action

    9. Plasma Protein Binding and Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG)

    10. Testosterone Metabolism

    11. Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis

    12. Feedback Regulation

    13. Overview: Male Hypogonadism

    14. Primary Male Hypogonadism

    15. Primary Male Hypogonadism: Klinefelter's Syndrome

    16. Primary Male Hypogonadism: Testicular Trauma and Anorchia

    17. Primary Male Hypogonadism: Infectious Agents

    18. Primary Male Hypogonadism: LH Receptor Mutations

    19. Secondary Male Hypogonadism

    20. Secondary Male Hypogonadism: LH and FSH Dysfunction

    21. Tertiary Male Hypogonadism

    22. Tertiary Male Hypogonadism: Kallman Syndrome, GnRH Deficiency, GPR54, Opioid Use

    23. Overview: Adult and Late-Onset Hypogonadism

    24. Epidemiology of Adult and Late-Onset Hypogonadism

    25. Pathophyisology of Adult and Late-Onset Hypogonadism: Testosterone

    26. Pathophyisology of Adult and Late-Onset Hypogonadism: Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Testes

    27. Clinical Presentation: Signs and Symptoms

    28. Differential Diagnosis

    29. Diagnosis of Suspected Androgen Deficiency: Endocrine Society (ES)

    30. Diagnosis of Suspected Androgen Deficiency: Diagnosis and Evaluation of Patients with Suspected Androgen Deficiency

    31. Diagnosis and Evaluation of Patients with Suspected Androgen Deficiency: ISA/ISSAM/EAU/EAA/ASA - Replacement Therapy

    32. Diagnosis and Evaluation of Patients with Suspected Androgen Deficiency: ISA/ISSAM/EAU/EAA/ASA - Reference Ranges

    33. Further Evaluation of Men Deemed Androgen-Deficient: Recommendations from the Endocrine Society (ES)

    34. ISA/ISSAM/EAU/EAA/ASA Recommendation Regarding LH and Prolactin and Screening for Androgen Deficiency

    35. Comorbidities: Overview

    36. Knowledge Checks