Hypogonadism: Risk Factors
Hypogonadism is usually the result of some other health issue. The following factors could impact testosterone production, causing hypogonadism:
- older age (being over the age of 65)
- using certain drugs such as opiate pain medications, NSAIDs, some antifungals and anticonvulsants, prednisone, and anti-androgens.
- having other medical conditions like:
- diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
- obesity
- hypertension
- sleep apnea
- renal failure
