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11. Testosterone: Target Organs brain libido, mood skin hair growth, balding, sebum production muscle increase in strength and volume liver synthesis of serum proteins kidney stimulation of erythropoietin production male sexual organs penile growth spermatogenesis prostate growth and function bone marrow stimulation of stem cells bone accelerated linear growth closure of epiphyses
12. Albumin-bound T 38% Free T 2% SHBG-bound T 60% T = testosterone Only 2% is free testosterone and 98% is bound Testosterone Fractions in the Blood
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15. Hourly Testosterone Blood Levels in Healthy Young and Older Men in a Day Source: Bremner WJ, Vitiello MV, Prinz PN., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1983;56:1278-1281 0000 2000 1600 1200 0800 0400 0000
Low testosterone, or male hypogonadism, is associated with a number of signs and symptoms in the adult male. Loss of libido and erectile dysfunction are two hallmark symptoms of hypogonadism. 1,2 Mood and behavioral symptoms, namely depression, irritability, and loss of motivation, may also occur with low testosterone levels. Lethargy, or loss of energy, is also commonly seen in these men. 1 A deficiency of endogenous testosterone also has a deleterious effect on bone mass and is a risk factor for osteoporosis. Progressive decrease in muscle mass and muscle strength are also associated with low testosterone levels. 1,2 Some regression of secondary sexual characteristics, such as reduced ancillary and pubic hair, is observed, but voice, penis length, and prostate size remain unchanged. 2 Because hypogonadism is characterized by testicular dysfunction, production of sperm is impaired, resulting in oligospermia or even azoospermia, and many times hypogonadism is diagnosed as a result of fertility tests. 1,2 1.Tenover JL. Male hormone replacement therapy including "andropause." Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 1998;27:969-987. 2. Petak SM, Hypogonadism Task Force. AACE Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Hypogonadism in Adult Male Patients. 1998. Available at: http://www/aace.com/clin/guides/ hypogonadism.html. Accessed June 23, 2000.
Male hypogonadism occurs with a number of disorders, including primary testicular failure that is due to genetic or developmental abnormalities (for example, Klinefelter’s syndrome) or that is acquired (such as viral orchitis). 1 Testosterone deficiency also may occur with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism that either has a congenital basis (for example, Kallmann’s syndrome) or results from an acquired condition (such as pituitary adenoma). 1 Additionally, testosterone deficiency may result from other conditions such as obesity or severe systemic illnesses, including malnutrition, AIDS, uremia, sickle cell disease, and hepatic cirrhosis. 2 The use of ketoconazole, glucocorticoids, spironolactone, cimetidine, phenytoin, and flutamide may also result in hypogonadism. 2 Moreover, aging may contribute to low testosterone levels. Recent studies have shown that after age 30, men experience a 1% to 2% decrease of total and bioavailable testosterone levels each year—a slow, yet steady decline. 2 1. Winters SJ. Current status of testosterone replacement therapy in men. Arch Fam Med. 1999;8:257-263. 2. Tenover JL. Male hormone replacement therapy including “andropause.” Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am . 1998;27:969-987.