Therapeutic Indications
Androgen replacement has a direct role in the treatment of hypogonadism, and may improve associated features such as anemia, and fatigue.
In addition, a number of other effects of testosterone have led to research into possible therapeutic roles in:
- erectile dysfunction
- osteoporosis
- diabetes mellitus
- chronic heart failure
- dementia, but the evidence base is small and the balance of benefit needs to be clarified
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