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ea0032p638 | Male reproduction | ECE2013

Strength training and testosterone treatment have opposing effects on migration inhibitor factor levels in ageing men

Glintborg Dorte , L Christensen Louise , Kvorning Thue , Larsen Rasmus , Brixen Kim , M Hougaard David , Richelsen Bjorn , M Bruun Jens , S Andersen Marianne

Objective: The beneficial effects of testosterone treatment (TT) in men with low normal testosterone levels are debated. Chemokine levels have not previously been evaluated during TT in combination with strength training (ST).Design: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study of 6 months TT (gel) in 54 men aged 60–78 years with bioavailable testosterone (BioT) <7.3 nmol/l and waist circumference >94 cm randomized to TT (50–1...