High prevalence of hypogonadism determined by serum free testosterone level in Japanese testicular cancer survivors

ConclusionsThis is the first report on the prevalence of hypogonadism determined by free testosterone level in Japanese testicular cancer survivors. Because Aging Males’ Symptom and International Index of Erectile Function‐15 scores do not necessarily reflect the hormone level, measuring free testosterone is also important in the follow up of these patients.

Source: International Journal of Urology - February 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Masahiro Kurobe, Koji Kawai, Takahiro Suetomi, Teruaki Iwamoto, Natsui Waku, Takashi Kawahara, Takahiro Kojima, Akira Joraku, Jun Miyazaki, Hiroyuki Nishiyama Tags: Original Article Source Type: research