Serum testosterone depression associated with hypoxia in respiratory failure.
1. We have measured serum testosterone and arterial blood gas values in men with chronic obstructive airways disease. 2. Depression of serum testosterone concentrations was found. 3. The degree of testosterone depression was related to the severity of arterial hypoxia.
D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000097:blood*; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000097:blood*; D013739:Testosterone / Q000097:blood*
D013739:Testosterone; D010100:Oxygen