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The ageing male.

C Schulman1, B Lunenfeld

  • 1Department of Urology, Erasme Hospital University, Brussels, Belgium. claude.schulman@ulb.ac.be

World Journal of Urology
|June 29, 2002
PubMed
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Aging men experience hormone deficiencies, impacting urological health and mood. Testosterone replacement therapy can help, but requires careful monitoring and its link to prostate cancer remains undetermined.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Urology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Prolonged life expectancy leads to extended periods of hormone deficiency for both men and women.
  • Aging males face increased risks of urological issues like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, incontinence, and erectile dysfunction.
  • Distinguishing natural aging from illness-induced hormonal changes is complex.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review hormonal changes in aging males.
  • To discuss associated health issues and available testosterone replacement therapies.
  • To outline monitoring guidelines for testosterone therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on male aging, hormone levels, and associated conditions.
  • Analysis of hormonal changes including testosterone, DHEA, growth hormone, and gonadotropins.

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  • Examination of the effects of hormonal changes on body composition, bone health, sleep, and mood.

    • Main Results:

    • Aging males exhibit decreased testosterone, DHEA, growth hormone, and melatonin, with increased LH and FSH.
    • Increased sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) further reduces free, biologically active testosterone.
    • Hormonal shifts correlate with changes in body mass index, osteoporosis, sleep disturbances, and mood disorders.

    Conclusions:

    • Testosterone replacement therapies aim to restore physiological hormone levels, including metabolites like DHT and estradiol.
    • Monitoring of men on testosterone therapy is recommended at 3-month intervals initially, then annually.
    • The relationship between testosterone replacement and prostate cancer development requires further investigation.