What are gonadal disorders?

Also known as: gonad disorders, disorders of the gonads, disorders of the testes

Medical conditions that impact the gonads, or testes, of men are known as gonadal disorders. In women, the ovaries are also considered gonads. They can cause complications such as infertility, sexual dysfunction or low testosterone.


Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

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