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Society for Endocrinology BES 2017

Harrogate, UK
06 Nov 2017 - 08 Nov 2017

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SfE BES 2017 will be on the 6-8 November 2016 in Harrogate, UK.

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Pitfalls of testosterone replacement in ment

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Pitfalls of testosterone replacement in men: Too much of a good thing?

Jayasena Channa

Testosterone plays a critical role in sexual function, muscle growth and bone mineralisation, and has important behavioural effects in men. Levels of circulating testosterone decline by approximately 1% annually from the age of 40 years onwards. However some of the symptoms of low testosterone are non-specific, and may be caused by co-morbidities rather than low testosterone itself. Safety concerns have been raised regarding risks of cardiovascular events and prostatic growth ...