Salivary testosterone: a reliable approach to the diagnosis of male hypogonadism

2007116 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Alejandro L. Arregger · University of Buenos Aires

Liliana N. Contreras · Centro Científico Tecnológico - Tucumán

Omar R. Tumilasci · University of Buenos Aires

Daniel R. Aquilano · Biochemistry Research Institute of La Plata

Estela Cardoso · Centro Científico Tecnológico - Tucumán

Abstract

Our data showed that Sal-T is a reliable marker of testosterone bioavailability. The results support the inclusion of this biomarker as a noninvasive approach in the diagnosis of male androgen deficiency.

Topics & Keywords

Hormonal and reproductive studies Insect and Pesticide Research Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Endocrinology

Volume 67, Issue 5, pp. 656-662

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2007.02937.x

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