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 Deficiency
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.
ENDO: Sex Hormone Levels Tied to Telomere Length in Older Men
Estradiol independently linked to leucocyte telomere length in older men; SHBG inversely associated
Testosterone Use Remains High Among Men With Coronary Artery Disease
Despite research suggesting that there may be increased cardiovascular risk from off-label prescription testosterone use, usage in men with coronary artery disease remains higher than in men without coronary artery disease.
Medical Marketing Has Increased in Past 20 Years
Considerable increase seen from 1997 through 2016, especially in direct-to-consumer advertising
Hypogonadism Predicts Varicocele Repair
Hypogonadism and serum testosterone evaluation nearly doubled the odds a man would undergo varicocelectomy.
Testosterone Measurements, TRT Prescribing Infrequent in PCa Care
More than half of UK specialists surveyed said measuring testosterone levels in patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer was not their routine practice.
Study: Testosterone Replacement Does Not Increase DVT Risk
In a study, the rate of deep vein thrombosis in treated hypogonadal men was just 0.8% over 2 years of follow-up.
Testosterone Therapy May Ease Depressive Symptoms
Meta-analysis suggests that testosterone treatment enhances mood in hypogonadal and eugonadal men.
Study: TRT May Improve Mobility, But Not Fall Risk
In a study, older men with difficulty walking or climbing stairs reported better physical function after testosterone therapy.
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