Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9960408 | Journal of the American College of Cardiology | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Middle-aged men with symptoms of andropause, together with absolute or compensated (as reflected by high normal to elevated LH) testosterone deficiency, show increased carotid IMT. These data suggest that normal testosterone levels may offer protection against the development of atherosclerosis in middle-aged men.
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Authors
Juuso MD, Mikko J. MD, PhD, Pasi MD, PhD, Antti MD, PhD, Kerttu MD, PhD, Markku MD, PhD, Juha MD, PhD, Ilpo MD, PhD, Olli T. MD, PhD,