Tag: andropause

Andropause—Lessons from the European Male Ageing Study

This 2014 review summarizes findings from the European Male Ageing Study (EMAS), a multicenter observational study involving over 3,000 men aged 40–79 from eight European countries. EMAS identified late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) as a distinct syndrome defined by the presence of low testosterone levels and three specific sexual symptoms: reduced libido,

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Cognitive effects of hormonal therapy in older adults

This review explores the effects of gonadal steroids on cognitive function and the impact of hormonal therapies in older adults, particularly those undergoing cancer treatment. It highlights potential cognitive risks associated with anti-estrogen and anti-androgen therapies while noting inconclusive clinical evidence on hormone replacement therapy’s neuroprotective benefits. Clinicians should weigh

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