Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Testosterone Deficiency
The World Journal of Men's Health
; : 12-18, 2019.
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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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Asunto principal:
Disfunciones Sexuales Fisiológicas
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Privación de Sueño
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Testosterona
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Envejecimiento
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Neoplasia Endocrina Múltiple Tipo 1
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Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño
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Presión de las Vías Aéreas Positiva Contínua
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Hipogonadismo
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Disfunción Eréctil
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Hipoxia
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Humans
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Male
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The World Journal of Men's Health
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2019
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