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Testosterone replacement therapy in patients with cachexia: a contemporary review of the literature.

Seyed Sajjad TabeiRhea KatariaSean HouArmaan SinghHasan Al HameediDoaa HasanMike HsiehOmer A Raheem
Published in: Sexual medicine reviews (2024)
Cachexia is commonly observed in chronic disease states. Its occurrence with hypogonadism, alongside the shared symptoms of these 2 conditions, points toward the management of cachexia through the administration of exogenous testosterone. Robust data in the literature support the use of testosterone in increasing lean body mass, improving energy levels, and enhancing the quality of life for patients with chronic disease. However, the data are variable, and further studies are warranted on the long-term efficacy of TRT in patients with cachexia.
Keyphrases
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