Testosterone and OsteoporosisCurrent as of: May 4, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine |
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Testosterone and OsteoporosisTopic OverviewTestosterone is one of the hormones needed for sexual development. Although testosterone is present in both men and women, it is considered a male sex hormone (androgen) and is produced in much higher amounts in men than in women. Testosterone helps a person's body maintain strong, healthy bones. Testosterone levels slowly decline after age 45 to 50. A decline in testosterone at any age increases a man's risk of osteoporosis. Related InformationCredits
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Current as of: May 4, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine |
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