Testosterone supplementation for partial androgen deficiency in middle-aged men
- VernacularTitle:中年男性雄激素部分缺乏症的睾酮补充治疗
- Author:
Zhichao ZHANG
;
Bin SUN
;
Zhiyong YAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Partial androgen deficency;
Testosterone supplementation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2001;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of testosterone supplementation for partial androgen deficiency in middle-aged men. Methods This prospective,double-blind,placebo-controlled,randomized clinical trial was conducted in our hospital.A total of 179 patients (mean age,41.8 years) were randomly divided into study group (n=136) and control group (n=43).The 136 patients in study group received andriol (80 mg,twice a day) for 3 months;while the 43 patients in control group received no special treatment.The changes of partial androgen deficiency in aging male (PADAM) scores,serum total testosterone (TT),free-T (fT) and relevant sexual hormone levels were assessed before and after treatment. Results In study group the PADAM scores at 1 and 3 months after treatment were significantly improved compare with those before treatment (P0.05). Conclusions Partial androgen deficiency in middle-aged men is clinically exist and testosterone supplementation for this condition is safe and effective.
