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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Current topics in testosterone replacement of hypogonadal men
Current topics in testosterone replacement of hypogonadal men
 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : All forms of hypogonadism - primary, secondary and late-onset - require testosterone substitution. The indication is given when the patient presents with symptoms of androgen deficiency and the serum testosterone levels are below normal. Several testosterone preparations and modes of application are available of which those producing physiologic serum levels should be preferred e.g. preferentially transdermal gels and long-acting intramuscular testosterone undecanoate. Testosterone substitution must be monitored at regular intervals, best at 3, 6 and 12 months after initiation and then annually. Parameters for surveillance include well-being, libido and sexual activity, measurement of serum testosterone levels, haemoglobin and haematocrit, PSA and digital rectal examination, and, biannually, bone mineral density. Testosterone has positive effects on comorbidities such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes type II, cardiovascular diseases and osteoporosis. 
ISSN : 1878-1594 
Journal Name : Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab 
Volume : 29 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 1436 AH
2015 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Tuesday, April 26, 2016 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
Eberhard NieschlagNieschlag, Eberhard Investigator Eberhard.Nieschlag@ukmuenster.de

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