Men's Health
Conference Coverage
Testosterone gel increases LV mass in older men
PHILADELPHIA – The clinical implications of this hormonal therapy–induced jump in left ventricular mass remain unclear.
Guidelines
New guideline for testosterone treatment in men with ‘low T’
The American College of Physicians has released new clinical guidelines providing practical recommendations for testosterone therapy in adult men...
From the Journals
Increased cardiovascular risk seen early on with testosterone replacement therapy
From the Journals
Specific prednisone regimen safer than others when used with abiraterone for mCR prostate cancer
Prednisone, 5 mg, twice daily, gave the most favorable overall safety profile when with regard to avoiding mineralocorticoid excess and long-term...
Video
Chronic opioid use linked to low testosterone levels
Hypercortisolism also seen.
Conference Coverage
Review hints at improved semen quality after bariatric surgery
LOS ANGELES – But the number of studies is small, and more research is needed to gain a broader perspective.
Conference Coverage
Nasal testosterone gel preserves fertility in men with hypogonadism
NEW ORLEANS – The formulation’s shorter half-life may be the reason sperm counts stayed high.
Conference Coverage
High levels of estradiol in older men may be associated with young biological age
NEW ORLEANS – Higher levels of estradiol correlated strongly with longer telomere length, suggesting that sex hormones influence the aging process...
Conference Coverage
Sperm quality linked to some recurrent pregnancy loss
NEW ORLEANS – Male partners, who are often ignored in the evaluation of recurrent pregnancy loss, may have a contributing role in some cases of...
Conference Coverage
First RCT with aromatase inhibitor for male hypogonadism shows promise
NEW ORLEANS – In hypogonadism, an experimental aromatase inhibitor increased testosterone without reducing semen quality.
News
FDA approves Jatenzo for treatment of male hypogonadism
The oral route of administration provides an important addition to current available treatments options for men with certain hypogonadal...