Testosterone levels decrease as men age. When the testes fail to produce an adequate level of endogenous testosterone, men develop hypogonadism. Although the definition of a low testosterone level varies among guidelines, a serum total testosterone level of less than 300 to...
The marked decrease in estrogen levels in menopausal women can cause bothersome symptoms that affect daily life. More than 75% of women experience menopausal symptoms, which can include vaginal dryness, itching, discharge, dyspareunia, mood changes, hot flushes, and night...
Given their association with aging, growth hormone (GH), dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) have been evaluated as potential antiaging treatments. It has been hypothesized that declining endocrine function, specifically the decreases...
Approximately 0.6% of adults (1 to 1.4 million adults) in the United States identify as transgender, and 2% of high school-aged individuals (150,000 to 300,000 individuals). Gender-affirming care for transgender and gender-diverse patients can include support with social...
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