Male hypogonadism: Symptoms and treatment
| Autor: | Devendra Singh Thakur, Peeyush Kumar, Nitish Kumar, Ajay Patidar |
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| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research, Vol 1, Iss 3, Pp 297-301 (2010) Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research |
| ISSN: | 0110-5558 |
| DOI: | 10.4103/0110-5558.72420 |
| Popis: | Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body does not produce enough of the testosterone hormone; the hormone that plays a key role in masculine growth and development during puberty. There is a clear need to increase the awareness of hypogonadism throughout the medical profession, especially in primary care physicians who are usually the first port of call for the patient. Hypogonadism can significantly reduce the quality of life and has resulted in the loss of livelihood and separation of couples, leading to divorce. It is also important for doctors to recognize that testosterone is not just a sex hormone. There is an important research being published to demonstrate that testosterone may have key actions on metabolism, on the vasculature, and on brain function, in addition to its well-known effects on bone and body composition. This article has been used as an introduction for the need to develop sensitive and reliable assays for sex hormones and for symptoms and treatment of hypogonadism. |
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