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Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab ; 53(8): 1020-1025, nov. 2009. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-537040

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To study and establish sex hormone cutoff levels for osteoporosis risk in men over 50 years old. METHODS: Case-control study of 216 men > 50 years, 110 with osteoporosis (O) and 106 with normal bone density (C). We measured estradiol (E2), sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), total testosterone (TT) and albumin. Free testosterone (FT) and bioavailable testosterone (BT) were calculated through Vermeulen's formula. RESULTS: There was no difference in TT between groups. Relative risks of osteoporosis were 1.89 for E2 < 37 pg/mL (p = 0.02); 1.91 for SHBG > 55 nmol/L (p = 0.019); 2.5 for FT < 7 ng/dL (p = 0.015); 2.7 for BT < 180 ng/dL (p = 0.0003). CONCLUSIONS: In men over 50 years old, TT was not indicative of osteoporosis risk while E2 < 37 ng/mL was. SHBG > 55 nmol/L, FT < 7 ng/dL and BT < 180 ng/dL can represent additional indications for osteoporosis screening in men over 50 years old.


OBJETIVO: Estudar e estabelecer pontos de corte dos hormônios sexuais para risco de osteoporose em homens após os 50 anos de idade. MÉTODOS: Estudo caso-controle de 216 homens > 50 anos, 110 com osteoporose e 106 com densidade óssea normal. Foram dosados: estradiol (E2), globulina ligadora de hormônios sexuais (SHBG), testosterona total (TT) e albumina. Foram calculadas: testosterona livre (TLC) e testosterona biodisponível (TB) pela fórmula de Vermeulen. RESULTADOS: Não houve diferença na TT entre os grupos. Os riscos relativos de osteoporose foram de 1,89 para E2 < 37 pg/mL (p = 0,02); 1,91 para SHBG > 55 nmol/L (p = 0,019); 2,5 para TLC < 7 ng/dL (p = 0,015) e 2,7 para TB < 180 ng/dL (p = 0,0003). CONCLUSÕES: Em homens acima de 50 anos, TT não indicou risco de osteoporose, mas E2 < 37 pg/mL sim. SHBG > 55 nmol/L, TLC < 7 ng/dL e TB < 180 ng/dL podem representar indicações adicionais para pesquisa de osteoporose em homens acima de 50 anos.


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Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Estradiol/blood , Osteoporosis/diagnosis , Testosterone/blood , Biomarkers/blood , Case-Control Studies , Osteoporosis/blood , Predictive Value of Tests , Reference Values , Risk Factors , Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin/analysis
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Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab ; 52(9): 1430-1438, Dec. 2008. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-504547

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OBJECTIVES: To evaluate which factors influence the laboratorial diagnosis of late-onset male hypogonadism (LOH). METHODS: Total testosterone (TT), SHBG and albumin were measured in 216 men aged 52-84 years. The laboratorial definition of LOH was two values of calculated free testosterone (cFT) <6.5 ng/dl, according to Vermeulen's formula. RESULTS: At the first blood test, cFT was <6.5 ng/dl in 27 percent of the men. Laboratorial LOH (confirmed by two tests) was present in 19 percent, but TT levels were low in only 4.1 percent. Age influenced TT (p=0.0051) as well as BMI; 23.5 percent of patients > 70 years and 38.9 percent of the obese men who had TT within the reference range were, in fact, hypogonadal. CONCLUSION: Especially in obese men and in those > 70 years old, SHBG dosage is important to calculate FT levels and diagnose hypogonadism.


OBJETIVOS: Avaliar os fatores que influenciam o diagnóstico laboratorial do hipogonadismo masculino tardio. MÉTODOS: Avaliamos 216 homens entre 52 e 84 anos. O diagnóstico laboratorial foi definido como dois valores de testosterona livre calculada (TLC) <6,5 ng/dl, segundo a fórmula de Vermeulen, a partir das dosagens de testosterona total (TT), SHBG e albumina. RESULTADOS: Na primeira dosagem, a TLC foi <6.5 ng/dl em 27 por cento da amostra. Hipogonadismo laboratorial (confirmado por duas dosagens) esteve presente em 19 por cento, no entanto a TT foi baixa em apenas 4.1 por cento dos homens. A idade influenciou a TT (p=0.0051) bem como o IMC; 23,5 por cento dos homens > 70 anos e 38,9 por cento dos obesos com TT dentro dos níveis de referência eram, na verdade, hipogonádicos. CONCLUSÃO: Especialmente em homens obesos e nos > 70 anos a dosagem de SHBG é importante para calcular TL e diagnosticar o hipogonadismo.


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Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Andropause , Albumins/analysis , Hypogonadism/diagnosis , Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin/analysis , Testosterone/blood , Age Factors , Aging , Androgens/blood , Body Mass Index , Diagnosis, Differential , Enzyme Inhibitors/adverse effects , Finasteride/adverse effects , Hypogonadism/chemically induced , Sensitivity and Specificity
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