Endocrine Abstracts

Testosterone plays a critical role in sexual function, muscle growth and bone mineralisation, and has important behavioural effects in men. Levels of circulating testosterone decline by approximately 1% annually from the age of 40 years onwards. However some of the symptoms of low testosterone are non-specific, and may be caused by co-morbidities rather than low testosterone itself. Safety concerns have been raised regarding risks of cardiovascular events and prostatic growth ...