Can elderly men with other age-related illnesses benefit, or is the therapy limited to the healthy?
Elderly men who suffer from co-morbid conditions such as malnutrition, heart disease and diabetes mellitus also appear to have a more severe decline in testosterone than do healthy men. We believe they can gain particular benefits from supplementation, and researchers are starting to look at possible usefulness in diverse frail elderly populations. We hope that the therapy can prolong their independence and improve their quality of life. Testosterone Therapy in Men: An Update Laurence Katznelson, M.D., Harvard Medical School Neuroendocrine Center Bulletin Vol 6, Issue 2, Winter 2000 Testosterone deficiency in men is manifested typically by symptoms of hypogonadism, including decreases in erectile function and libido. Testosterone also has an important role in the regulation of normal growth, bone metabolism and body composition. Specifically, testosterone deficiency is an important risk factor for osteoporosis and fractures in men. In men older than 65 years of age, the incidence of hi
