Bioavailable testosterone is associated with symptoms of depression in adult men.

Zhongbao ChenXubo ShenKunming TianYijun LiuShimin XiongQin YuLulu DaiYongjun ShiRenjuan ZhangRong ZengQiyou WanChengliang XiongYuanzhong Zhou

Published in: The Journal of international medical research (2021)

Decreased bioactive testosterone levels might be a contributing factor of depression in adult men. The FTI could be the most sensitive biomarker reflecting the level of bioavailable testosterone in patients with depression.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
depressive symptoms
replacement therapy
middle aged
physical activity
young adults
childhood cancer
smoking cessation