Cogenital hypogonadism

Cogenital hypogonadism

Cogential hypogonadism refers to lack of function of the gonads (ovaries or testes)that is present at birth. People with cogential hypogonadism suffer from a deficiency of sex hormones which can lead to infertility and abnormal development of primary and secondar sex characteristics. One examples of cogenetial hypogonadism is Turner Syndrome.

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