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Testosterone Replacement, Muscle Strength, and Physical Function
The World Journal of Men's Health ; : 110-122, 2018.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-714395
ABSTRACT
Muscle strength and physical function decrease in older men, as do testosterone levels. Nonetheless, the effects of testosterone replacement therapy on muscle strength and physical function remain inconclusive and equivocal. We conducted a rapid systematic review, the results of which showed that testosterone replacement does not affect muscle strength (measured by hand grip strength and leg muscle strength), although it may increase physical function (measured by the 6-minute walk test, Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly score, and other physical performance tests). However, most of the studies were conducted in the United States or Europe and did not include participants from Asian or other ethnic backgrounds; therefore, further studies are needed to evaluate the effects of testosterone replacement in a broader population.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Testosterone / United States / Hand Strength / Asian People / Europe / Muscle Strength / Hand / Leg / Motor Activity Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America / Europa Language: English Journal: The World Journal of Men's Health Year: 2018 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Testosterone / United States / Hand Strength / Asian People / Europe / Muscle Strength / Hand / Leg / Motor Activity Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America / Europa Language: English Journal: The World Journal of Men's Health Year: 2018 Type: Article