Among men studied, those with a history of diabetes, hypertension or hyperlipidemia have a higher prevalence of hypogonadism, according to new research issued today at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Fourteenth Annual Meeting and Clinical Congress.
Hypogonadism, defined by low testosterone levels in men, is a complex syndrome. Of the 2,162 men in the study, prevalence rate of hypogonadism was 50% for those with diabetes, 42% those with hypertension and 40% for those with hyperlipidemia. Common symptoms associated with hypogonadism include sexual dysfunction, fatigue or weakness, or mood changes.
Metabolic Syndrome Linked Testosterone Deficiency
