What is the Low T Syndrome? Is Testosterone Supplementation Safe?

Описание: It is possible for athletes to over-train and cause a drop on levels of testosterone. Endocrinologist Dr. Dolores Shoback looks at low T and explores testosterone supplementation. Recorded on 03/07/2018. [5/2018] [Show ID: 33444]

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0:00 Introduction
0:39 What is testosterone?
4:04 What does testosterone do in the body?
4:59 Testosterone: Target Organs
6:38 What is "low T" syndrome?
15:57 Hypogonadism - the real disorder
17:58 What do the lab tests mean?
18:29 Testosterone replacement therapy
20:58 Benefits Seen with Testosterone
21:43 Testosterone in Older Men (TOM) Trial
22:48 Effects of Testosterone on Maximal Voluntary Strength in Older Men: TOM Trial
23:44 Cardiovascular and Skin Events: TOM Trial
29:00 'T Trials' - Bone Mass & Strength
30:52 Treating Older Men with Low T