Testosterone and the Male Skeleton: A Dual Mode of Action

Testosterone is an important hormone for both bone gain and maintenance in men. Hypogonadal men have accelerated bone turnover and increased fracture risk. In these men, administration of testosterone inhibits bone resorption and maintains bone mass. Testosterone, however, is converted into estradio...

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Main Authors: Mieke Sinnesael, Steven Boonen, Frank Claessens, Evelien Gielen, Dirk Vanderschueren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Osteoporosis
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/240328