The association of cardiorespiratory fitness, body mass index, and age with testosterone levels at screening of healthy men undergoing preventive medical examinations: The Cooper Center Longitudinal Study


DeFina L. F., Radford N. B., Leonard D., Wilson R. K., Cooper T. C., Clark S. M., ...More

MATURITAS, vol.118, pp.1-6, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 118
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2018.09.004
  • Journal Name: MATURITAS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-6
  • Keywords: Testosterone, Cardiorespiratory fitness, Prevention, SYMPTOMATIC ANDROGEN DEFICIENCY, SERUM TESTOSTERONE, OLDER MEN, RISK-FACTORS, TRENDS, YOUNG, MORTALITY, EXERCISE, HORMONES, WOMEN
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Currently, exogenous hormone replacement is used in many men with hypogonadism without clear organic cause. This study examines the contribution of modifiable health behaviors, i.e., physical activity and weight control, to the maintenance of testosterone levels with aging.