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What levels of LH/FSH suggest primary vs secondary hypogonadism?
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Primary hypogonadism (testicular failure): high FSH/LH, low T Secondary hypogonadism (pituitary failure): low FSH/LH, low T Mixed hypogonadism: normal or low FSH/LH, low T
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