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Hypogonadism
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
Most of the time, nothing can be done to prevent the condition.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Children who do not go through puberty like their peers often experience psychological distress. Most long-term effects from the condition are related to the underlying cause of the hypogonadism.
What are the risks to others?
This is not a contagious condition so there are no risks to others.