Effects of testosterone gel treatment in hypogonadal men with liver cirrhosis


Yurci A., Yucesoy M., ÜNLÜHİZARCI K., Torun E., GÜRSOY Ş., BAŞKOL M., ...Daha Fazla

CLINICS AND RESEARCH IN HEPATOLOGY AND GASTROENTEROLOGY, cilt.35, sa.12, ss.845-854, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

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Introduction: Hypogonadism characterized by low serum testosterone level, loss of libido, small testes, impotence and gynecomastia is a common clinical situation in male patients with advanced chronic liver disease. The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy and safety of testosterone replacement on muscle strength, bone mineral density (BMD), body composition and gynecomastia in hypogonadal men with liver cirrhosis.