Current Concepts of Low Testosterone Levels in Ageing Men – MM1504
Low testosterone levels are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and increased mortality in ageing men. Men with pathologically based hypogonadism should be considered for testosterone supplementation. For older men suspected of being androgen deficient in the absence of pituitary or testicular disease, controversy exists because symptoms can be nonspecific, the definition of low testosterone levels is under debate and the risks of extended treatment are uncertain.
Modern Medicine – April 2015
