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Physiological testosterone replacement and arterial endothelial function in men.

Mark A Sader1, Kaye A Griffiths, Michael R Skilton

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Department of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.

Clinical Endocrinology
|June 17, 2003
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Physiological testosterone replacement therapy in hypogonadal men was associated with reduced endothelium-dependent arterial dilation. This finding highlights potential vascular risks of testosterone therapy, even at physiological levels.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology and Vascular Physiology
  • Androgen Replacement Therapy Research

Background:

  • The vascular effects of physiological testosterone fluctuations in healthy men remain largely unknown.
  • Hypogonadal men undergoing long-term androgen replacement therapy provide a model to study these effects.
  • Understanding these effects is crucial for assessing the cardiovascular safety of testosterone therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate arterial function in hypogonadal men during trough and peak testosterone levels.
  • To determine the impact of physiological testosterone replacement on endothelium-dependent and -independent vasodilation.
  • To assess changes in serum lipids and hormones alongside vascular responses.

Main Methods:

  • Nine hypogonadal men receiving testosterone depot injections every six months were studied.

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  • Arterial reactivity was measured at trough (pre-injection) and peak (2-4 weeks post-injection) testosterone levels.
  • Flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and nitroglycerin-induced dilation (GTN) were assessed using ultrasound.

    • Main Results:

    • Testosterone and estradiol levels significantly increased from trough to peak levels post-administration.
    • Endothelium-dependent flow-mediated dilation (FMD) significantly decreased at peak testosterone levels.
    • Endothelium-independent vasodilation (GTN response) and lipid profiles remained unchanged.

    Conclusions:

    • Physiological testosterone replacement in hypogonadal men is linked to impaired endothelium-dependent arterial function.
    • This suggests a potential negative impact of testosterone therapy on vascular health.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the long-term cardiovascular implications.