Partial androgen deficiency in aging males.
- Author:
Wei-Dong GAN
1
;
Yu-Tian DAI
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Medical College, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Aging;
physiology;
Androgens;
blood;
deficiency;
Humans;
Male;
Testosterone;
pharmacology
- From:
National Journal of Andrology
2002;8(5):371-374
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Partial androgen deficiency in aging males can be defined as a clincal condition characterized by a partial deficiency of androgen in blood and/or a decrease genomic sensitivity to testosterone or its active metabolites in target tissues. This state of hypogondism leads to a decline of physical energy, an altered state of well-being, a sexual dysfunction and various metabolic alterations. Testosterone supplement therapy can improve all these symptoms.
