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Prevalence and management of mild hypogonadism: introduction.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12934043     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Although male hypogonadism can adversely affect the well-being of otherwise healthy men, physicians sometimes overlook it as a possible contributing factor to decreased libido, erectile dysfunction (ED), irritability, osteoporosis, and decreased muscle mass. However, hypogonadism is easily treated by testosterone replacement therapy, which may provide benefits such as mood improvement, increased bone density, and possibly reduced risk of type II diabetes. Articles in this supplement focus on populations that may benefit from testosterone replacement therapy (eg, men with type II diabetes, HIV, and ED). An overview of male 'andropause' is also provided. The authors discuss the surprisingly high prevalence of hypogonadism in certain patient populations and its impact on quality of life. Although testosterone has been used therapeutically for years, much remains to be learn about this hormone and its positive effects.
Authors:
J S Tenover
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of impotence research     Volume:  15 Suppl 4     ISSN:  0955-9930     ISO Abbreviation:  Int. J. Impot. Res.     Publication Date:  2003 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-08-22     Completed Date:  2004-04-02     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9007383     Medline TA:  Int J Impot Res     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  S1-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Wesley Woods Health Center, Atlanta, Georgia 30329, USA. jtenove@emory.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Erectile Dysfunction / etiology
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Humans
Hypogonadism / complications,  epidemiology*,  therapy*
Male
Osteoporosis / etiology
Testosterone / therapeutic use
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
58-22-0/Testosterone

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