Complications
Acute cortisol deficiency can occur: following pituitary apoplexy; or if the patient experiences vomiting and is unable to keep their oral hydrocortisone dose down.
If adrenal crisis is suspected, an immediate injection of hydrocortisone should be given. Older adults are at higher risk.[59]
In men with secondary hypogonadism who desire fertility, treatment with gonadotropins is recommended.
These drugs should only be utilized by experienced practitioners, and advice should be sought from a specialist.
In women with secondary hypogonadism who desire fertility, treatment with gonadotropins is recommended.
These drugs should only be utilized by experienced practitioners, and advice should be sought from a reproductive endocrinologist.
Can result from corticosteroid over-replacement.[74]
Can result from corticosteroid or growth hormone over-replacement.
Can result from corticosteroid, growth hormone, or testosterone over-replacement.
Can result from corticosteroid over-replacement. Glucose intolerance can result from growth hormone over-replacement.[3]
Can result from levothyroxine and corticosteroid over-replacement.[3]
Can result from levothyroxine over-replacement.[3]
Can result from desmopressin over-replacement, leading to life-threatening hyponatremia.[3]
Can result from growth hormone over-replacement.[3]
Can result from growth hormone over-replacement.
Can result from testosterone over-replacement.
Can result from testosterone over-replacement.
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