Disorders of the gonadal hormone system

Definition

Gonad has a capability to produce androgen and estrogen under the control by hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis. Gonadal dysfunction is caused by either insufficient actions of gonadotropin or resistance to gonadotropin.

3 subordinate codes

• 5A80Ovarian dysfunction
• 5A81Testicular dysfunction or testosterone-related disorders
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Endocrine diseases

• 5A00-5A0ZDisorders of the thyroid gland or thyroid hormones system
• 5A10-5A2YDiabetes mellitus
• 5A40-5A4ZOther disorders of glucose regulation or pancreatic internal secretion
• 5A50-5A5ZDisorders of the parathyroids or parathyroid hormone system
• 5A60-5A6ZDisorders of the pituitary hormone system
• 5A70-5A7ZDisorders of the adrenal glands or adrenal hormone system
• 5A90-5A9ZCertain disorders of puberty
• 5B00-5B0ZPolyglandular dysfunction