In EMAS, subjects are classified into primary hypogonadism (LH > 9.4 u/L, T < 10.5 nmol/L), secondary hypogonadism (LH ≤ 9.4 u/L, T < 10.5 nmol/L) or compensated (primary) hypogonadism (LH > 9.4 u/L, T ≥ 10.5 nmol/L) (11). Here, PLOD1 is linked to Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism.