A new study has revealed that long-term testosterone replacement therapy may help improve both sexual and urinary functions as well as the quality of life for men suffering from a condition due to deficiency of the hormone.Testosterone is a steroid hormone involved in the regulation of sexual function, urinary health, and metabolism as well as a number of other critical functions. Testosterone concentration declines slowly with age in most men, but may not cause immediate major symptoms.
However, some men may experience a host of signs and symptoms constituting a clinical condition called Testosterone Deficiency (TD), or male hypogonadism, which is attributed to insufficient levels of testosterone. As a result, they experience symptoms as varied as erectile dysfunction, low energy, fatigue, depressed mood and an increased risk of diabetes.The study investigated the effects of…
