Relationship between Alcohol Consumption and Testosterone Deficiency according to Facial Flushes among Middle-Aged and Older Korean Men
- Author:
Kyungmi KOH
1
;
Sung Soo KIM
;
Jong-Sung KIM
;
Jin-Gyu JUNG
;
Seok-Joon YOON
;
Won Yoon SUH
;
Hyun Gu KIM
;
Namhee KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Korean Journal of Family Medicine 2022;43(6):381-387
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:This study examined the relationship between alcohol consumption and total testosterone deficiency based on facial flushing among Korean men.
Methods:A total of 314 men were included in this study and divided into non-drinkers (n=78) and drinkers (n=236). Drinkers were also divided into flushers (n=96) and non-flushers (n=140). Flushers and non-flushers were separated into two groups based on the amount of alcohol consumed: moderate drinkers (≤8 standard drinks per week) and heavy drinkers (>8 standard drinks per week). Total testosterone <3.5 ng/mL was defined as testosterone deficiency.
Results:The risk of testosterone deficiency was significantly higher in heavy drinkers who flushed than in nondrinkers (odds ratio, 4.37; 95% confidence interval, 1.20–15.88; P=0.025). However, no significant difference was observed in the risk of testosterone deficiency in non-flushers, regardless of the amount of alcohol consumed.
Conclusion:This study suggests that the risk of testosterone deficiency increases in heavy drinkers (>8 drinks per week) who flush compared to that in non-drinkers.
