Testosterone replacement theraphy beneficial in men 60 and older

Courtesy EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health  Sun, 04/06/2008 - 23:00

In one of the first clinical trials involving men 60-85 years of age, researchers' preliminary results indicate that testosterone treatment for five months has a positive effect on the bone markers of older men.

This is the first known study to report on the impact of bone metabolism based on dosing schedules.


 

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