@Article{,
AUTHOR = {Mathew C. Raynor, Culley C. Carson, Matthew D. Pearson, Jeffrey W. Nix},
TITLE = {Androgen deficiency in the aging male: a guide to diagnosis and testosterone replacement therapy},
JOURNAL = {Canadian Journal of Urology},
VOLUME = {14},
YEAR = {2007},
NUMBER = {Suppl.6},
PAGES = {63--68},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/CJU/v14nSuppl.6/63323},
ISSN = {1488-5581},
ABSTRACT = {A steady decline in androgen levels occurs in males as
they age. Evidence suggests that this decline may be at
least partially responsible for a variety of physical and
mental changes associated with the aging process. For
instance, abnormally low levels of androgens can lead to
profound changes in bone density, body composition, as
well as sexual and cognitive function. Testosterone
replacement has been shown to produce improvements
in many of these areas. However, this practice is not
without risks, both proven and theoretic. Also, the
diagnosis of androgen deficiency and the decision to treat
is not always straightforward. The purpose of this article
is to familiarize the clinician with issues associated with
androgen deficiency in the aging male. The clinical
symptoms of androgen deficiency as well as the risks and
benefits of androgen replacement will be discussed. This
should help clinicians better identify those patients in
whom testosterone replacement therapy should be
considered.},
DOI = {}
}