| Abstrakt: |
A recent study from the University of Leuven (KU Leuven) in Belgium explores the use of calculated free testosterone (cFT) in men as a proxy for equilibrium dialysis-free testosterone measurements, which are not commonly available in clinical practice due to technical requirements and cost. The research highlights the importance of considering free testosterone as a second-line assessment to prevent misdiagnosis and overtreatment of male hypogonadism, especially in cases where total testosterone levels may be influenced by factors like aging and obesity. While free testosterone remains a subject of controversy, recent developments include efforts to standardize free testosterone calculators and establish age-stratified reference ranges. [Extracted from the article] |
