Men with lver cirrhosis were given blood tests for hormone levels. Men with the most severe cirrhosis had lower testosterone and elevated prolactin. The men were followed for an average of 13 months and liver events and death were correlated with low testosterone levels.
The abstract concludes: "In parallel to increasing severity of cirrhosis, levels of testosterone decline while prolactin levels increase. However, low testosterone levels are independently associated with a higher risk for hepatic decompensation and mortality."
The abstract concludes: "In parallel to increasing severity of cirrhosis, levels of testosterone decline while prolactin levels increase. However, low testosterone levels are independently associated with a higher risk for hepatic decompensation and mortality."
