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Testosterone replacement in congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism maintains bone density but has only limited osteoanabolic effects.

Leen AntonioS CaerelsF JardiE DelaunayDirk Vanderschueren
Published in: Andrology (2019)
Despite modest improvement after starting TRT, BMD remains in the osteopenic/osteoporotic range in most patients with CHH. However, prolonged TRT prevents further bone loss, both at lumbar and femoral level.
Keyphrases
  • bone loss
  • replacement therapy
  • bone mineral density
  • minimally invasive
  • postmenopausal women
  • mouse model
  • smoking cessation
  • body composition