Review Supports Testosterone for Low Sexual Desire in Women
Beneficial effects for postmenopausal women, with preference for nonoral testosterone administration
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Increased risk in men on TRT for composite of heart attack, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack
Managing Opioid-Induced Androgen Deficiency
The increased opioid use has been associated with a rising incidence of opioid-induced endocrinopathy, most commonly in the form of androgen deficiency.
Testosterone Undecanoate May Reduce CV Morbidity, Mortality in Men With Hypogonadism, Type 2 Diabetes
Long-term treatment with testosterone undecanoate was associated with reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with hypogonadism and type 2 diabetes.
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators May Be Effective for Male Infertility
Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) may be effective for treating male infertility, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy. SERMs are compounds that exhibit tissue-selective estrogen receptor agonist and antagonist activity. Clomiphene citrate and tamoxifen are two agents commonly used for the off-label management of male infertility. To…
Testosterone Therapy Safe Despite Prostate Cancer
New studies find no increase in biochemical recurrence risk following radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy associated with testosterone replacement therapy.
Testosterone Levels Lower in Men on Low-Fat Diets
A study of American men showed that those who adhered to a low-fat diet were twice as likely as men consuming usual diets to have hypogonadism.
Perioperative Hypogonadism Common in Radical Cystectomy Patients
In a small study of radical cystectomy patients, perioperative hypogonadism persisted up to 90 days after surgery.
Genetically Determined Low Vitamin D Concentrations Associated With Low Testosterone Levels
Genetically low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels are associated with lower testosterone levels.
Testosterone Deficiencies Common in Men With Hepatitis C Virus Infection
In a subanalysis, researchers discovered that testosterone deficiency was common in men with a sustained virologic response after being treated for hepatitis C.
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