Testosterone Replacement, Muscle Strength, and Physical Function

Testosterone Replacement, Muscle Strength, and Physical Function

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Muscle strength and physical function decrease in older men, as do testosterone levels.Nonetheless, the effects of testosterone replacement therapy on muscle strength and physical function remain inconclusive and equivocal.We conducted a rapid systematic review, the results of which showed that testosterone replacement does not affect muscle Engraved patch strength (measured by hand grip strength and leg muscle strength), although it may increase Youth Roping Style Saddle physical function (measured by the 6-minute walk test, Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly score, and other physical performance tests).However, most of the studies were conducted in the United States or Europe and did not include participants from Asian or other ethnic backgrounds; therefore, further studies are needed to evaluate the effects of testosterone replacement in a broader population.