articleThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & MetabolismFeb 13, 2008Closed access

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Testicular Axis Disruptions in Older Men Are Differentially Linked to Age and Modifiable Risk Factors: The European Male Aging Study

Manchester Royal Infirmary · University of Manchester · +8 more institutions

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Abstract

Objective

The objective of the study was to investigate the relationships between lifestyle and health with reproductive hormones in aging men.

Design

This was a baseline cross-sectional survey on 3200 community-dwelling men aged 40-79 yr from a prospective cohort study in eight European countries.

Results

Four predictors were associated with distinct modes of altered function: 1) age: lower free T (FT; -3.12 pmol/liter.yr, P or = 25 to

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Internal medicine
  • Endocrinology
  • Liter
  • Medicine
  • Testosterone (patch)
  • Body mass index
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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