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Elevated Body Mass Index Is Associated with Secondary Hypogonadism Among Men Presenting to a Tertiary Academic Medical Center.

John M MastersonNachiketh Soodana PrakashAmir Shahreza PatelAtil Y KargiRanjith Ramasamy
Published in: The world journal of men's health (2018)
Secondary hypogonadism appears to be the most common cause of hypogonadism among men complaining of low T and decreased libido at a tertiary academic medical center. Secondary hypogonadism is associated with elevated BMI and therefore obesity should be used as a marker to evaluate men for both T and LH levels.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • replacement therapy
  • weight gain
  • middle aged
  • metabolic syndrome
  • type diabetes
  • insulin resistance
  • weight loss
  • physical activity
  • smoking cessation
  • adipose tissue
  • medical students