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ea0032p675 | Male reproduction | ECE2013

Investigation on psychological symptoms improves ANDROTEST accuracy in predicting hypogonadism in subjects with sexual dysfunction

Rastrelli Giulia , Corona Giovanni , Bandini Elisa , Strada Carolina , Maseroli Elisa , Ricca Valdo , Faravelli Carlo , Mannucci Edoardo , Maggi Mario

The role of psychological symptoms in recognizing late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) is still controversial. The aim of the study is to evaluate the association between LOH and specific psychological symptoms and to verify whether investigating intra-psychic domain improves the accuracy of a validated case-history tool (ANDROTEST) in detecting LOH. A consecutive series of 1009 subjects (mean age 49.23±13.34) consulting for sexual dysfunction was studied. Intra-psychic symptoms...