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  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Lipid Metabolism

Background:

  • Conflicting data exist regarding the association between testosterone and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) levels.
  • Understanding this relationship is crucial for men's health and metabolic well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the association between serum testosterone levels and LDL cholesterol levels in men.
  • To investigate the prevalence of low testosterone in relation to different LDL cholesterol concentrations.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study included 7268 men undergoing health examinations.
  • Exclusion criteria targeted men using lipid-influencing medications.
  • Serum testosterone and comprehensive metabolic profiles were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Testosterone showed an inverted U-shaped association with LDL cholesterol deciles.
  • A U-shaped relationship was observed between LDL levels and the prevalence of testosterone <3.5 ng/ml.
  • Significantly higher odds of low testosterone were found in the lowest and highest LDL deciles compared to the middle range.

Conclusions:

  • The study indicates a U-shaped association between LDL cholesterol and testosterone levels in men.
  • Very low or very high LDL cholesterol concentrations may be linked to altered circulating testosterone levels.
  • Further research is warranted to fully elucidate this complex relationship.