ANDROGENIC DEFICIENCY IN THE AGING MALE
Authors:
MUDr. Aleš Horák
Authors‘ workplace:
ANDROPHARM s. r. o., Urologicko-andrologická ambulance, Ostrava
Published in:
Urol List 2006; 4(1): 26-30
Overview
Within the aging process of men, there is a slow decrease in testosterone levels connected with corresponding symptomatology. This state is referred as "Late-Onset Hypogonadism". The diagnosis is made on the basis of documented decreases in testosterone levels, clinical findings and the patients' complaints. Perorally or intramusculary applicated testosterone esters are most frequently used for therapy. Close follow-up during the androgenic hormone therapy is mandatory, especially in relation to diseases of the prostate.
KEY WORDS:
Late-Onset hypogonadism, total testosteron, free testosteron, androgen replacement therapy, testosteron and prostate
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