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ea0081ep864 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2022

Is there seasonal variation in testosterone levels? Data from a large cohort of men

Zornitzki Taiba , Tshori Sagi , Shefer Galit , Mingelgrin Shira , Levy Carmit , Knobler Hilla

Context: Several previous studeis suggested seasonal variation in testosterone levels. However, these studies were limited by either their small sample size or by variability in baseline characteristics and confounders such as: differences in age and weight distribution, co-existent illness, time in the day in which testosterone was measured and by differences in geographic location and climate conditions. Ultraviolet (UV) exposure is one of the main environmental stimuli. In ...