Effect of testosterone supplementation on symptoms in men with hypogonadism.
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چکیده
Testosterone supplementation regimens are efficacious for improving both hypogonadal symptoms and serum total testosterone levels. Younger men appear to respond better to symptom improvement following testosterone therapy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- European urology
دوره 67 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015