title: Treatment options for male hypogonadism.
abstract: Male hypogonadism is a common condition widely associated with the aging process. Understanding of this condition is continuing to grow as new information is available. Pharmacists are in a very unique position to work with patients and physicians in achieving better diagnosis and treatment plans for the hundreds of thousands of men in the U.S. who are hypogonadal. This article discusses various methods that can be employed to restore testosterone in men and the varying expectations associated with each treatment methods.
authors.affiliation: Pharmacy Consulting Department, Professional Compounding Centers of America, Houston, Texas 77089, USA. bbiundo@pccarx.com
authors.forename: Bruce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Biundo
mesh_terms: D047072:Aromatase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D013737:Testis / Q000378:metabolism; D013739:Testosterone / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D047072:Aromatase Inhibitors; D013739:Testosterone