Research progress in late-onset hypogonadism / 中华老年医学杂志
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
; (12): 1267-1270, 2017.
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ABSTRACT
Late-onset hypogonadism(LOH)is an aging related syndrome with representative clinical manifestations.It has a serious impact on men's reproductive health and quality of life and is characterized by a deficiency in serum testosterone levels.Decline in Leydig cell number and function is the chief etiological factor.Changes in the biological activity of male hormones,androgen receptor abnormalities and hypothalamic-pituitary testicular axis feedback regulation dysfunction underliethe pathogenesis of LOH.Research directed at identifying safe and effective treatment methods for LOH will bring highly valuable development.
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Zh
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Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
Year:
2017
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Article