Endogenous Testosterone Levels and Cardiovascular Risk: Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

2018172 citationsReview

Authors

Giovanni Corona · Medica (Italy)

Giulia Rastrelli · University of Florence

Giuseppe Di Pasquale · Medica (Italy)

Alessandra Sforza · Medica (Italy)

Edoardo Mannucci · University of Florence

Mario Maggi · University of Florence

Abstract

The present meta-analysis shows that low T in aging men is a marker of CV risk. The possible benefits of T treatment in reducing this risk should be examined in longer-term, specifically designed trials. Corona G, Rastrelli G, Di Pasquale G, et al. Endogenous Testosterone Levels and Cardiovascular Risk: Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. J Sex Med 2018;15:1260-1271.

Topics & Keywords

Hormonal and reproductive studies Pharmacological Effects and Assays Insect and Pesticide Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Sexual Medicine

Volume 15, Issue 9, pp. 1260-1271

DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.06.012

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 12.61