Testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS) and the heart

Testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS) and the heart.

A low testosterone [hypogonadism or testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS)] may be present in 30% of men and present in a number of different ways. One of the problems in detecting TDS is the lack of awareness of its existence amongst the general medical community including cardiologists. In addition, the signs and symptoms may unhelpfully not be specific to TDS (Table 1). With the accumulating...

A FSH-Secreting Pituitary Macroadenoma Causing A Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome

Patients with Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome and Depression

Metabolic Syndrome, Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome and Erectile Dysfunction

Testosterone plays an important role not only in erectile dysfunction and testosterone deficiency syndrome they may have also influence on the development of metabolic syndrome. In this review are discussed possibilities of action and influence of testosterone on MetS and other comorbidities. Authors also joined own experiences and results.

Controversies in the diagnosis and management of testosterone deficiency syndrome.

1342 CMAJ, December 8, 2015, 187(18) ©2015 8872147 Canada Inc. or its licensors Testosterone deficiency syndrome is an area fraught with disagreement and controversy. A new Canadian guideline1 from the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation is welcomed in the light of the huge volume of research on this topic over the last five years. Given the ongoing controversy and changes in our understanding of ...