title: Approaches to male hypogonadism in primary care.
abstract: Evidence suggests that providers are not adhering to current testosterone replacement therapy guidelines when treating male hypogonadism. Understanding the diagnosis and management of this condition is further complicated by conflicting recommendations among available guidelines. NPs must select and follow the best guideline recommendations available to optimally treat male hypogonadism.
authors.affiliation: Kristi L. Lawrence is a family NP at Sacred Circle Health Care, Salt Lake City, Utah. Felicia Stewart is an assistant professor at Indiana State University and a family NP at Wellness for Life, Terre Haute, Ind. Brandi M. Larson is a family NP at Valley Professional Community Health Center, Clinton, Ind.
authors.forename: Kristi L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Lawrence
authors.forename: Felicia
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.forename: Brandi M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Larson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D013739:Testosterone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D013739:Testosterone