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ea0081p309 | Calcium and Bone | ECE2022

Testosterone supplementation and bone parameters, a systematic review and meta-analysis study

Vena Walter , Corona Giovanni , Pizzocaro Alessandro , Giagulli Vito , Francomano Davide , Rastrelli Giulia , Aversa Antonio , Marcello Isidori Andrea , Pivonello Rosario , Vignozzi Linda , Mannucci Edoardo , Maggi Mario , Ferlin Alberto

Background: Testosterone (T) is essential for bone health during all ages, helping to achieve a proper peak bone mass and, later, to maintain bone density and strength. Guidelines on management of male osteoporosis recommend testosterone replacement in young-adult hypogonadal to prevent bone loss and anti-resorbitive drugs in case of high fracture risk, but the role of T replacement therapy (TRT) alone in subjects with late onset hypogonadism is still the object of an intense ...