Low testosterone linked to bone fractures in men
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The study observed 609 men older than 60 years between 1989 and 2005, and found a total of 113 men had sustained at least one low trauma fracture and 25 men had experienced multiple fractures. All of the low trauma fractures (i.e. those probably due to osteoporosis) were associated with a fall from standing height or less and were confi rmed by X-ray. Such fractures and immobility during healing may also lower blood testosterone levels.
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تاریخ انتشار 2008