Health claim
“Testosterone treatment reduces the risk of osteoporosis in elderly men.”
Claim checked — mixed / earlyHigh riskhormones
Evidence Summary
Some evidence supports this, but findings are inconsistent or limited in scope.
Testosterone therapy increases bone mineral density in elderly men, but clinical trials have yielded mixed results regarding its effect on actual fracture risk and osteoporosis outcomes.
Extracted from
Testosterone Treatment in Men 65 years and Older | By Dr. MorgentalerMen’s Health Boston
Dr. Morgentaler briefly outlines a study suggesting benefits and safety of testosterone therapy for men aged 65 and older.
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