title: [Role of androgen in the elderly. What is LOH syndrome?].
abstract: Late-onset Hypogonadism (LOH) syndrome has been established for a few years. It was formally called as "ADAM (Androgen deficiency in aging male) " or "PADAM (Partial androgen deficiency in aging male) " , and the international guideline has been developed. LOH is defined by reduced serum testosterone levels (either total testosterone or free testosterone). Considering "Men's health" , LOH is an important issue for the quality of life of elderly males.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Juntendo University, Japan.
authors.forename: Shin-ichi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hisasue
authors.forename: Shigeo
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Horie
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D000728:Androgens / Q000172:deficiency / Q000378:metabolism*; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000628:therapy; D013739:Testosterone / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D000728:Androgens; D013739:Testosterone