title: Testosterone replacement in elderly men.
abstract: Testosterone deficiency is common in aging men and is associated not only with decreased libido and sexual functioning but also with the aging process and quality of life. This article reviews the findings associated with hypoandrogenism and outlines the treatments that are available for men with documented testosterone deficiency.
authors.affiliation: Tulane Medical School and Louisiana State University Medical School, New Orleans, USA.
authors.forename: Neil H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Baum
authors.forename: Candace A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Crespi
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000728:Androgens / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000172:deficiency*; D047649:Andropause / Q000502:physiology; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013739:Testosterone / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000172:deficiency*