Psychological effects of hypogonadism

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This may sound like a dumb question but I am relatively new to the

group and have not seen this topic discussed. The psychological

effects of hypogonadism ; are they due to physiological reasons or

just plain old anger, depression and anxiety from having it (hypo)? In

essence, which came first? the chicken or the egg?

One of the issues I am finally coming to terms with are my experiences

as a boy and teenager with hypo. They were not good and created a lot

anxiety and resentment in my life. I have been in counseling for

several years and it wasnt until a change to new psych doctor that I

have finally " broke thru that wall " . His first question about hypo

was " how did that make you feel? " Until now, I never talked about my

hypo just kept it to myself and tried to cover up the effects both

physically and mentally. I lived in denial and embarrassment. My new

psych doctor suggested support groups like this to talk about it with

others that have the same experiences. I am glad to have found this

site. I dont feel like the only with it and comforted to see it can be

controlled with proper living and medication.