Tag: low serum testosterone

Occult prostate cancer in men with low serum testosterone levels

This observational study examined the prevalence of occult prostate cancer in 77 men with low serum testosterone levels, normal digital rectal examination (DRE) results, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels of 4.0 ng/mL or less. Prostate cancer was detected in 14% of participants, with prevalence increasing to 29% in men aged

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Exogenous testosterone or testosterone with finasteride increases bone mineral density in older men with low serum testosterone

This 2004 randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of testosterone therapy, with or without finasteride, on bone mineral density (BMD) in older men with low serum testosterone levels. The study found that testosterone administration significantly increased BMD, suggesting that testosterone therapy may be beneficial for improving bone health and reducing

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