Substitution therapy with male hormones will help elderly men who, because of low testosterone levels, are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, scientists say.

According to experts, the low level of male hormone testosterone, which is usually diagnosed in men in old age, manifests itself in the form of a number of characteristic symptoms. Among them - loss of muscle mass, depressed mood, decreased libido and, most importantly, metabolic syndrome. All these conditions are risk factors for the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases, stroke and type 2 diabetes, according to the Internet edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. Net Scientists have suggested that the normalization of the hormone level of testosterone may have a beneficial effect on the body.

In another study, it was shown that low testosterone levels increase premature mortality among men from various causes.

Specialists found that during the last 7 years, the mortality rate among men with low testosterone levels was 2.5 times higher than in men whose testosterone concentration in the blood was higher. A lower level of testosterone was associated with older age, overweight. Among such men, patients with diabetes mellitus and patients with high blood pressure.

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