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Erschienen in: Current Sexual Health Reports 4/2017

22.11.2017 | Medical Comorbidities (M Miner, S Parish and A Goldstein, Section Editors)

Testosterone and Physical Function

verfasst von: Swaytha Yalamanchi, Rita R. Kalyani, Brian Buta, Adrian Dobs

Erschienen in: Current Sexual Health Reports | Ausgabe 4/2017

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of recent data on the relationship of testosterone with physical function.

Recent Findings

The safety of testosterone treatment in older men who do not have hypogonadism has increasingly been questioned. In recent years, multiple studies have been performed to better understand the relationship between testosterone and physical function.

Summary

Overall, the relationship between testosterone and physical function is unclear. Endogenous and exogenous testosterones are associated with favorable changes in body composition and, to a lesser extent, muscle strength. However, the relationship between testosterone and physical function is less clear in healthy older men. Exogenous testosterone is associated with favorable changes in body composition and strength, but further data are needed to understand if treatment is associated with functional improvements and ultimately decreased disability and morbidity.
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Metadaten
Titel
Testosterone and Physical Function
verfasst von
Swaytha Yalamanchi
Rita R. Kalyani
Brian Buta
Adrian Dobs
Publikationsdatum
22.11.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Sexual Health Reports / Ausgabe 4/2017
Print ISSN: 1548-3584
Elektronische ISSN: 1548-3592
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11930-017-0136-z

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