Testosterone Deficiency WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Testosterone Deficiency
Testosterone declines naturally with age. Testosterone deficiency may result from a disease or damage to the hypothalamus, pituitary gland or the testicles. Depending on age, insufficient testosterone production can lead to abnormalities in muscle and bone development, underdeveloped genitalia, and diminished virility.1
Fast Facts:
- 5.6 percent of the male population suffer from low testosterone.2
- Hypogonadism is another name for testosterone deficiency.1
- Testosterone deficiency can be present at birth or develop later.1
- Testosterone deficiency is characterized by low levels of the hormone testosterone.1
- Treatment for testosterone deficiency usually involves hormone replacement therapy.1
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Latest Headlines on Testosterone Deficiency
What is Testosterone Deficiency?
- About.com: What is Testosterone Deficiency?
- Pulse: What is Hypogonadism?
- A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Definition of Hypogonadism
What are the Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency?
- Cleveland Clinic: Signs and Symptoms
- Rejuvalife: Low Testosterone Can Result In: Symptoms
- Diagnose Me: Signs, Symptoms & Indicators of Low Male Testosterone Level
What are the Causes and Complications of Testosterone Deficiency?
- Urology Channel: The Causes of Testosterone Deficiency
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): What Causes Testosterone Deficiency?
- The Endocrine Society: Older Men May Not Live as Long if They Have Low Testosterone
- Answers.com: Hypogonadism: Causes and Symptoms
What are the Treatments and Medications for Testosterone Deficiency?
- Mayo Clinic: Testosterone Therapy: Can it Help Older Men Feel Young Again? | Treatments and Drugs For Male Hypogonadism
- eMedicine: Medications
- Watson Pharmaceuticals: What is Testosterone Deficiency
What are the Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Testosterone Deficiency?
- Testosterone Treatments: Alternative Medicine for Testosterone Deficiency
- Natural Testosterone Therapy Supplement: Herbal Therapy for Testosterone Deficiency
- Rejuvalife: Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
What are the Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Testosterone Deficiency?
- Wikipedia: Classification of Hypogonadism
- Medical News Today: Previously Unrecognized Testosterone Deficiency Common In Men With Type 1 Diabetes (March 26 2008)
- eMedicine: Follow Up and Prognosis
- A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Outlook (Prognosis) of Hypogonadism | Different Symptoms for Different Types of Hypogonadism
How Do You Prevent Testosterone Deficiency?
- Andrology Australia: Can Anything Be Done to Prevent Testosterone Deficiency?
- My Fit Tribe: Prevention The Decline of Testosterone
- Virtual Medical Centre: Early Detection in Boys Can Help Prevent Adverse Effects
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Testosterone Deficiency
- HealthBoards: Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Urology Channel: My Low Testosterone
- Health Talk Blog: Testosterone Replacement Therapy - a Remedy For My fatigue?
Foundations and Support Groups on Testosterone Deficiency
- The Endocrine Society: Official Site
- Pituitary Network Association: Official Site
- Yahoo Health Groups: A Support Group for Hypogonadism, Low Testosterone, Andropause, Delayed Puberty
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Testosterone Deficiency
- PubMed Central: Testosterone Deficiency Article Listings
- JAMA: Articles About Testosterone Deficiency
- Google Scholar: Recent Articles About Testosterone Deficiency
Clinical Trials on Testosterone Deficiency
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Testosterone Deficiency Studies
- CenterWatch: Testosterone Deficiency Clinical Trials
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Urology Channel: Testosterone Deficiency
- ↑ Science Daily: Testosterone Deficiency
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