Onset of effects of testosterone treatment and time span until maximum effects are achieved

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Authors

Farid Saad · Gulf Medical University

Antônio Aversa · Sapienza University of Rome

Andrea M. Isidori · Sapienza University of Rome

Livia Zafalon · Bayer (United States)

Michael Zitzmann · Institute of Reproductive Medicine

Louis Gooren · Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc

Abstract

The time-course of the spectrum of effects of testosterone shows considerable variation, probably related to pharmacodynamics of the testosterone preparation. Genomic and non-genomic effects, androgen receptor polymorphism and intracellular steroid metabolism further contribute to such diversity.

Topics & Keywords

Hormonal and reproductive studies Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones Sexual function and dysfunction studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Endocrinology

Volume 165, Issue 5, pp. 675-685

DOI: 10.1530/eje-11-0221

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