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Impaired testosterone action and testosterone deficiency (TD)

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Impaired testosterone action

TD may be a consequence of impaired testosterone action,

  • resulting from decreased bioavailability of the hormone (high levels of sex hormone binding globulin reduce bioavailable testosterone),1

  • or reduced androgen activity (following androgen receptor alterations).1,2

References

  • 1. Khera M, Adaikan G, Buvat J, et al. Diagnosis and Treatment of Testosterone Deficiency: Recommendations From the Fourth International Consultation for Sexual Medicine (ICSM 2015). J Sex Med 2016;13:1787-1804.
  • 2. Liu CC, Lee YC, Wang CJ, et al. The impact of androgen receptor CAG repeat polymorphism on andropausal symptoms in different serum testosterone levels. J Sex Med 2012;9:2429-2437.

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