title: Testosterone and Sexual Function.
abstract: Testosterone and sexual function are related. Current evidence suggests that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may improve sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction in men who are hypogonadal, mixed, or eugonadal have all been examined through numerous studies. The most recent large analysis showed an overall improvement in sexual function outcomes in men treated with TRT. This improvement is difficult to measure and seems to differ based on the baseline hormonal status of the patient at the beginning of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Intermountain Urologic Institute, Intermountain Health Care, Salt Lake City, UT 84065, USA.
authors.forename: John R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Gannon
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Washington, 1959 Northeast Pacific Street, BB-1121, Box 356510, Seattle, WA, USA. Electronic address: walsht@uw.edu.
authors.forename: Thomas J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Walsh
mesh_terms: D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013739:Testosterone / Q000502:physiology* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D013739:Testosterone
keywords: Ejaculatory function; Erectile dysfunction; Hypogonadism; Libido; Sexual dysfunction; Testosterone replacement therapy