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Update in andrological endocrinology


Authors: L. Stárka
Published in: Urol List 2008; 6(4): 54-58

Overview

The aim of the study was to review actual problems and recent findings in andrological endocrinology. Present guidelines for testosterone treatment of hypogonadism, especially in aging males, and for the methodology of androgen determination are discussed. Important andvances higlighted mechanisms for internalisation of SHBG-bound testosterone into the target cell, therapeutic possibilities for paternity of men with Klinefelter’s syndrome, secular trends in decline of testosterone levels, prevention of prostate diseases of aging men, male hormonal contraception, andrological aspect of other diseases, esp. of disturbed thyroid function, and the role of human feromones for gender identity.

Key words:
testosterone, therapy, secular trends, prostate, Klinefelter’s syndrom, male contraception, human feromones


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