Outcomes of Long-Term Testosterone Replacement in Older Hypogonadal Males: A Retrospective Analysis

摘要: To determine the complications, toxicities, and compliance of long term testosterone replacement in hypogonadal males, we retrospectively assessed 45 elderly men receiving therapy 27 taking testosterone. Hypogonadism was defined as a bioavailable serum concentration 72 ng/dL or less. Both groups received baseline physical examinations blood tests. The testosterone-treated group 200 mg enanthate cypionate im every 2 weeks, follow-up samplings were performed 3 months. control had single test examination. There no significant difference initial tests two groups. At yr follow-up, only hematocrit showed statistically increase compared to (P < 0.001). A decrease urea nitrogen creatinine ratio an prostate-specific a...