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Studies examining associations of circulating sex steroids with mortality risk in men show inconsistent results for testosterone (T), with limited data for dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and estradiol (E2). We aimed to clarify associations of sex steroids, sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), and...

Clitoral Doppler ultrasound (CDU) is a noninvasive and easily applicable test used to assess the vascular patency and perfusion of clitoral arteries by measuring the rate of change in blood flow. Among hemodynamic parameters assessed during CDU, the pulsatility index (PI) is proposed to reflect...

Abstract Objective To investigate the impact of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) on cardiovascular outcomes in hypogonadal men. Methods A meta-analysis of 26 randomized controlled trials involving 10 941 participants was conducted. Various clinical outcomes, including all-cause...

"So far, we have only 2 published, which is the cardiovascular results, which showed no increase in cardiovascular events, and the sexual function results, showing improvements in libido, but not erectile function, in up to 2 years," says Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH...

https://www.issm.info/meetings/issm-podcasts/issm-podcast-season-1-episode-21 In this episode, with Francesa Tripodi a sexologist, We delve into a pressing issue affecting many couples: Erectile Dysfunction (ED). We explore how ED, especially among men over 40, can strain relationships...

This video features an interview with Professor Marco Gambacciani, a menopause specialist from Italy, discussing the importance of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis in women. They highlight the lack of awareness and access to...

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0302283823031391?via%3Dihub Experts’ summary: Lincoff et al. conducted a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, noninferiority trial to evaluate the risk of cardiovascular and thromboembolic events with testosterone gel...

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to analyze the link between testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and adverse cardiovascular (CV) events. Recent Findings A few published studies suggest a link between TRT and CV events. These studies contained flaws, and many...

https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMc2309389?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMc2309389?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed...

ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women aged 65 years and older. Sex hormones have been implicated as having a critical role in the evolution of CVD, with the focus mainly on estrogens in women. Available data also indicate that low testosterone blood...

Bradley D Anawalt University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. For decades, there has been controversy about whether testosterone therapy has deleterious effects on the risk of major cardiovascular events in older men. As the number of prescriptions for testosterone...

In this video, Dr. Mark Scholz emphasizes the importance of getting a calcium scan to assess the risk of heart disease. He reveals that many prostate cancer patients face a higher risk of dying from heart-related problems rather than prostate cancer itself. The calcium scan is a simple and quick...

Anabolic steroid use has been found to have negative effects on brain health, cognitive function, and mental health, particularly in long-term users and those who develop dependence. Highlights Anabolic steroids can lead to smaller brain volumes, reduced cortical thickness, and structural...

https://wchh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/tre.926 PDE5 inhibitors can lower mortality and morbidity in men with type 2 diabetes and erectile dysfunction, but they are underused in this group. ED: An autonomous risk factor PDE5 inhibitors (PDE5Is) can reduce mortality and...

50:04-52:16 (non-fatal arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, acute kidney injury) Josh and Adam discuss the new NEJM study on the use of Testosterone in men at high risk for cardiovascular events.

https://www.pcf.org/c/beyond-the-prostate-dont-forget-about-the-rest-of-your-body/ Treatment of prostate cancer is vital, but it's crucial to consider overall health. Don't forget other screenings for colon and skin cancer, regular lab work, heart health, and blood pressure checks. Even if you...

Studies show anabolic steroids have long-lasting harmful effects, including heart disease and reduced quality of life, even after discontinuation. Researchers from Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet found that both current and former users had poor blood flow to the heart, increasing...

The International Menopause Society is proud to provide an interview series for healthcare professionals on current topics of interest in the field of menopause. In the series, IMS Board Member Dr. Marla Shapiro interviews renowned experts on menopause and midlife women’s health. In this...

Sex Hormones and Cardiovascular Disease in Relation to Menopause (2023) Catherine Kim, MD, MPH, Melissa Wellons, MD, MHS INTRODUCTION Natural menopause is defined as the cessation of menstruation among women who have not undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy. The cessation of...

Martin M. Miner, MD, Co-Director of the Men’s Health Center and Chief of Family and Community Medicine for Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, and Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Urology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, discusses the role...

Join Dr. Licy Yanes-Cardozo as she expands on her research exploring the role of androgens on cardiovascular physiology in cis and transgender patients.

Endothelial Dysfunction, Erectile Deficit, and Cardiovascular Disease: An Overview of the Pathogenetic Links (2022) Federico De Leonardis, Gaia Colalillo, Enrico Finazzi Agrò, Roberto Miano, Andrea Fuschi and Anastasios D. Asimakopoulos Abstract Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition with...