Patient's question:
Problem Description: Congenital micropenis, small testiclesDoctor's answer:
Testosterone is a male hormone secreted by Leydig cells, accounting for about 95% of androgens, while the remaining 5% is secreted by the adrenal glands. The role of testosterone is crucial for the production of male libido and the maintenance of sexual function. Its role is even more important in promoting spermatogenesis, maintaining, promoting the development of secondary sexual characteristics, and the development of sexual organs. Undecanoate testosterone, also known as Andriol, is used as a testosterone replacement therapy. Indications: Testosterone replacement therapy for male hypogonadism, such as after orchectomy, anorchia, hypopituitarism, and endocrine edema; male middle-aged and elderly symptoms, such as decreased libido, reduced mental and physical strength, and certain infertility caused by sperm production dysfunction. Additionally, it can also be used for osteoporosis caused by androgen deficiency. Ciclopiroxolone testosterone is also a testosterone replacement therapy. Indications: This is a synthetic androgen, clinically mainly used to treat anorchia or pseudoanorchia, cryptorchidism, functional uterine bleeding, menorrhagia, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, menopausal syndrome, metastatic breast cancer and ovarian cancer, pituitary dwarfism, senile osteoporosis, aplastic anemia, etc. Testosterone is a synthetic androgen. Testosterone tablets can promote the development and maturation of male organs and accessory sexual characteristics; counteract estrogen, inhibit endometrial growth and pituitary-gonadal function; promote protein synthesis and bone formation; stimulate hematopoietic function of the bone marrow, increasing red blood cells and hemoglobin.