ExcelMale
Menu
Home
What's new
Latest activity
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Videos
Lab Tests
Doctor Finder
Buy Books
About Us
Men’s Health Coaching
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Forums
Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
Low Testosterone Not Linked to ED, Fatigue or Depression: Study
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Nelson Vergel" data-source="post: 160398" data-attributes="member: 3"><p><strong>Traditional signs and symptoms commonly attributed to hypogonadism do not correlate with testosterone levels: the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study Experience</strong></p><p></p><p>Laura F DeFina1, Nina B Radford2, David Leonard1, Rick K Wilson2, Tyler C Cooper2, S Michael Clark2, Gloria Lena Vega3, Carolyn E Barlow1, Benjamin L Willis1, Larry W Gibbons1, Ugis Gruntmanis3</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Abstract</p><p></p><p>Evidence suggests that substantial testosterone therapy is occurring without checking levels of testosterone, presumably based on the presence of symptoms alone. We sought to explore the relationship between total testosterone level and non-specific symptoms, metabolic abnormalities, and sexual dysfunction associated with hypogonadism. </p><p></p><p>This cross-sectional study included 2994 generally healthy men aged 50–79 years examined at a preventive medicine clinic in Dallas, TX from January 2012 to March 2016. </p><p></p><p>Symptoms of hypogonadism were assessed. Screening morning total testosterone levels were measured and categorized into low (<250 ng/dL), low normal (250–399 ng/dL), and normal (≥400 ng/dL). </p><p></p><p>Multiple logistic regression models were used to test the associations between total testosterone and signs and symptoms of hypogonadism.<strong> When considering symptoms and signs of hypogonadism, only decreased libido (OR 1.31, 95% CI 1.00 to 1.70), fasting glucose ≥100 mg/dL (OR 1.47, CI 1.15 to 1.88), and hemoglobin A1c over 6% (OR 1.47, 95% CI 1.06 to 2.03) were associated with increased odds of low testosterone after adjustment for age, body mass index, and cardiorespiratory fitness. </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Testosterone levels were not associated with fatigue, depression, or erectile dysfunction in our study (p>0.6). In this preventive medicine cohort, symptoms commonly attributed to testosterone deficiency were not associated with low total testosterone levels.</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nelson Vergel, post: 160398, member: 3"] [B]Traditional signs and symptoms commonly attributed to hypogonadism do not correlate with testosterone levels: the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study Experience[/B] Laura F DeFina1, Nina B Radford2, David Leonard1, Rick K Wilson2, Tyler C Cooper2, S Michael Clark2, Gloria Lena Vega3, Carolyn E Barlow1, Benjamin L Willis1, Larry W Gibbons1, Ugis Gruntmanis3 Abstract Evidence suggests that substantial testosterone therapy is occurring without checking levels of testosterone, presumably based on the presence of symptoms alone. We sought to explore the relationship between total testosterone level and non-specific symptoms, metabolic abnormalities, and sexual dysfunction associated with hypogonadism. This cross-sectional study included 2994 generally healthy men aged 50–79 years examined at a preventive medicine clinic in Dallas, TX from January 2012 to March 2016. Symptoms of hypogonadism were assessed. Screening morning total testosterone levels were measured and categorized into low (<250 ng/dL), low normal (250–399 ng/dL), and normal (≥400 ng/dL). Multiple logistic regression models were used to test the associations between total testosterone and signs and symptoms of hypogonadism.[B] When considering symptoms and signs of hypogonadism, only decreased libido (OR 1.31, 95% CI 1.00 to 1.70), fasting glucose ≥100 mg/dL (OR 1.47, CI 1.15 to 1.88), and hemoglobin A1c over 6% (OR 1.47, 95% CI 1.06 to 2.03) were associated with increased odds of low testosterone after adjustment for age, body mass index, and cardiorespiratory fitness. [/B] [B]Testosterone levels were not associated with fatigue, depression, or erectile dysfunction in our study (p>0.6). In this preventive medicine cohort, symptoms commonly attributed to testosterone deficiency were not associated with low total testosterone levels.[/B] [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Share this page
Facebook
X (Twitter)
Reddit
Pinterest
Tumblr
WhatsApp
Email
Share
Link
Sponsors
Forums
Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
Low Testosterone Not Linked to ED, Fatigue or Depression: Study
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top