Testomalacia

Abstract

In this communication, we introduce the descriptive
diagnostic term ‘testomalacia’. Testomalacia may suggest
softness of the testes, both anatomic and/or functional, or
may suggest malaise or illness related to testosterone
secretion/function. While the term is not in vogue as of
now, we feel that it describes functional androgen
deficiency in an apt manner. Unlike other terms used to
describe these symptoms, testomalacia can be used at any
age, encompasses several etiologies and is just a single
term rather than multiple complicated abbreviations.
Keywords: Hypogonadism, Late Onset Hypogonadism
(LOH), Male Health, Testes, Testosterone, Testosterone
Deficiency