| Literature DB >> 26075536 |
Ron Golan1, Jason M Scovell2, Ranjith Ramasamy2.
Abstract
Hypogonadism is a condition in which the endogenous secretion of testosterone is either insufficient or inadequate to maintain serum testosterone levels within normal range, and may manifest as a variety of signs and symptoms. Age-related hypogonadism is due to a combination of primary hypogonadism (testicular failure) and secondary hypogonadism (hypothalamic-pituitary axis failure). This review provides insight into the mechanisms resulting in the multifactorial nature of acquired androgen-deficiency, and outlines the current controversy regarding testosterone-replacement therapy in aging males.Entities:
Keywords: Aging; hypogonadism; late-onset hypogonadism; testosterone
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26075536 PMCID: PMC4816459 DOI: 10.3109/13685538.2015.1052392
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Aging Male ISSN: 1368-5538 Impact factor: 5.892