Lee O Danny, Tillman Ken
Southeastern Louisiana University, Carriere, MS, USA
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA.
Am J Mens Health. 2016 Jan;10(1):68-72. doi: 10.1177/1557988314556671. Epub 2014 Nov 14.
Millions of men, as a result of the natural aging process, injury, illness, and medical therapies, experience a decline in testosterone levels that necessitate a need for testosterone supplementation therapy (TST). The signs and symptoms of testosterone decline may occur gradually, and low testosterone levels may be misdiagnosed as other medical conditions. Over the past two decades, there has been an increase in testing of testosterone levels and the use of TST. With so many men now on TST, it is essential for health care professionals to know the signs and symptoms, the causes of testosterone decline, how testosterone deficiency is diagnosed, what pathological changes are associated with testosterone decline, and the benefits and risks of TST. In addition, health care providers need to be aware of the various forms of testosterone available as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each. This article provides a brief overview of testosterone deficiency, TST treatment options and guidelines, and the risks and benefits associated with of TST.
由于自然衰老过程、损伤、疾病以及医学治疗等原因,数百万男性经历睾酮水平下降,从而需要进行睾酮补充疗法(TST)。睾酮水平下降的体征和症状可能逐渐出现,低睾酮水平可能被误诊为其他病症。在过去二十年中,睾酮水平检测及TST的使用有所增加。如今有如此多男性接受TST治疗,医疗保健专业人员了解其体征和症状、睾酮水平下降的原因、睾酮缺乏如何诊断、与睾酮水平下降相关的病理变化以及TST的益处和风险至关重要。此外,医疗保健提供者需要了解可用的各种睾酮形式以及每种形式的优缺点。本文简要概述了睾酮缺乏、TST治疗选择和指南以及与TST相关的风险和益处。