Gonadal Disorders

Gonads are the hormone-producing glands that are necessary for reproduction and other functions of the body. The hormones are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. The gonadal disorder is a term that is used to refer to several genetic disorders that impact the reproductive organs.

What are the types of gonadal disorders?

There are many types of gonadal disorders like:

Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is a medical condition in which the breast tissue in boys overdevelops and grows larger than normal due to a lack of male hormones or any other reason. This condition usually occurs during preteens or teens when the body is going through hormonal changes. The condition usually needs no treatment and gets better within 6 months to 2 years.

Irregular menstruation in girls

Menstrual cycles are 4-7 days in duration and occur after 28-30 days in girls. Sometimes a girl may not get her periods for more than 35 days or may get it within 21 days or missed periods for more than 3 months in a row indicates irregular menstruation. The change in the blood flow also indicates some disorder in menstruation. There are many causes for irregular menstruation like changes in hormones, stress, medications, or some other medical conditions. There are medications available to cure this disorder and for extreme cases, the gonadal dysgenesis doctor in Vijayawada may recommend surgery as well.