Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Testosterone Deficiency
The World Journal of Men's Health
;
: 12-18, 2019.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-719372
ABSTRACT
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder characterized by intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation. OSA in middle-aged men is often associated with decreased testosterone secretion, together with obesity and aging. Although OSA treatment does not reliably increase testosterone levels in most studies, OSA treatment with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may not only improve hypogonadism, but can also alleviate erectile/sexual dysfunction. However, because TRT may exacerbate OSA in some patients, patients should be asked about OSA symptoms before and after starting TRT. Furthermore, TRT should probably be avoided in patients with severe untreated OSA.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
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Sleep Deprivation
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Testosterone
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Aging
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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
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Hypogonadism
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Erectile Dysfunction
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Hypoxia
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
The World Journal of Men's Health
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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