Exogenous testosterone, finasteride and castration effects on testosterone, Insulin, zinc and chromium in adult male rats

ABSTRACT

Background: although effects of trace elements on secretion of sex steroids and insulin have been studied, the effects of these hormones on serum level of trace elements have been rarely investigated. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of testosterone and finasteride administration and castration on serum levels of testosterone, insulin, zinc and chromium