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Testosterone therapy in men with androgen deficiency syndromes: an Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline.

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism ·

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Abstract summarized · Quality not appraised
Studied
This Endocrine Society clinical-practice guideline addressed evaluation and treatment of androgen-deficiency syndromes in adult men.
Who / model
Recommendations apply to men with consistent symptoms and signs plus unequivocally low testosterone, confirmed with repeat morning testing.
Studied dose & schedule
Dose and schedule have not yet been extracted for this summary.
Found
The panel recommended testosterone for symptomatic deficiency to improve sexual function, well-being, muscle mass and strength, and bone density.
Limits
The panel advised against starting therapy with breast or prostate cancer, high hematocrit, severe untreated sleep apnea, severe urinary symptoms, or poorly controlled heart failure.

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Original publication ↗ · DOI: 10.1210/jc.2009-2354

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