Prevalence of Hypogonadism and Associated Factors among Male Leprosy Patients at Alert Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023.

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2023-06

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Nafyad Tolossa

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Addis Ababa University

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Hypogonadism is a clinical and biochemical disorder characterized by symptoms and findings resulting from androgen deficiency caused by insufficient testosterone production due to different medical disorders or old age. It has a significant negative impact on one's quality of life by negatively influencing a variety of systems and has become more prevalent in recent years. It is a common disorder in male population that affects a higher percentage of men with chronic illness like leprosy

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Hypogonadism Leprosy Testosterone LH FSH

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