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GU: Hypogonadism
GU: Hypogonadism
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Graduate
01/22/2012

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Term
normal total testosterone:
Definition
300-1000 ng/dL
Term
normal Bioavailable Testosterone:
Definition
- gold standard for measuring testosterone
- 40% of testosterone
- 120-600 ng/dL= normal
Term
Normal hypogonadism due to aging:
Definition
- all components of Testosterone decrease with aging
- decline in Leydig cell count/function
- increase in SHBG
- not all men with low T need tmt
Term
Serum Total Testosterone:
Definition
- morning sample
- needs to be done twice
- < 300 ng/dL suggests hypogonadism
Term
Serum free testosterone is a better test for __ and __ men. Less than __ is hypogonadism.
Definition
- obese and older men
- less than 50 ng/mL
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