title: Reproductive endocrinology: Estrogens--not just female hormones.
abstract: In a carefully conducted, outstanding example of clinical research, Finkelstein et al. clearly demonstrate the physiological underpinnings for the action of testosterone and the relative roles of its androgenic and estrogenic effects on body composition and sexual function. This study has important clinical implications for testosterone replacement therapy of male hypogonadism.
authors.affiliation: Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 South Columbian Way (S-182-GRECC), Seattle, WA 98108, USA.
authors.forename: Alvin M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Matsumoto
mesh_terms: D001823:Body Composition / Q000502:physiology*; D004958:Estradiol / Q000172:deficiency*; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology*; D013739:Testosterone / Q000172:deficiency*
chemical_list: D013739:Testosterone; D004958:Estradiol