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    Input: Testosterone increases muscle mass and strength and regulates other physiological processes , but we do not know whether testosterone effects are dose dependent and whether dose requirements for maintaining various and rogen-dependent processes are similar . To determine the effects of grade d doses of testosterone on body composition , muscle size , strength , power , sexual and cognitive functions , prostate-specific antigen ( PSA ) , plasma lipids , hemoglobin , and insulin-like growth factor I ( IGF-I ) levels , 61 eugonadal men , 18 - 35 yr , were r and omized to one of five groups to receive monthly injections of a long-acting gonadotropin-releasing hormone ( GnRH ) agonist , to suppress endogenous testosterone secretion , and weekly injections of 25 , 50 , 125 , 300 , or 600 mg of testosterone enanthate for 20 wk . Energy and protein intakes were st and ardized . The administration of the GnRH agonist plus grade d doses of testosterone result ed in mean nadir testosterone concentrations of 253 , 306 , 542 , 1,345 , and 2,370 ng/dl at the 25- , 50- , 125- , 300- , and 600-mg doses , respectively . Fat-free mass increased dose dependently in men receiving 125 , 300 , or 600 mg of testosterone weekly ( change + 3.4 , 5.2 , and 7.9 kg , respectively ) . The changes in fat-free mass were highly dependent on testosterone dose ( P = 0.0001 ) and correlated with log testosterone concentrations ( r = 0.73 , P = 0.0001 ) . Changes in leg press strength , leg power , thigh and quadriceps muscle volumes , hemoglobin , and IGF-I were positively correlated with testosterone concentrations , whereas changes in fat mass and plasma high-density lipoprotein ( HDL ) cholesterol were negatively correlated . Sexual function , visual-spatial cognition and mood , and PSA levels did not change significantly at any dose . We conclude that changes in circulating testosterone concentrations , induced by GnRH agonist and testosterone administration , are associated with testosterone dose- and concentration-dependent changes in fat-free mass , muscle size , strength and power , fat mass , hemoglobin , HDL cholesterol , and IGF-I levels , in conformity with a single linear dose-response relationship . However , different and rogen-dependent processes have different testosterone dose-response relationships BACKGROUND The incidence of thrombotic cardiovascular disease is greater in men than in premenopausal women .  Testosterone has been implicated as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease and for acute myocardial infa rct ions and strokes in young male athletes who abuse anabolic steroids . Thromboxane A2 ( TXA2 ) is a vasoconstrictor and platelet proaggregatory agent that has been implicated in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease . We therefore tested the hypothesis that testosterone regulates the expression of human platelet TXA2 receptors . METHODS AND RESULTS In a double-blind , placebo-controlled , r and omized , parallel-group study , we determined the effects of testosterone cypionate 200 mg IM given twice , 2 weeks apart , or saline placebo in 16 healthy men .  Platelet TXA2 receptor density ( Bmax ) and dissociation constant ( Kd ) were measured by use of the TXA2 mimetic 125I-BOP . Platelet aggregation responses to I-BOP and to thrombin and plasma testosterone concentrations were measured before treatment ( pretreatment phase ) , at 2 and 4 weeks ( active phase ) , and again at 8 weeks ( recovery phase ) . Treatment with testosterone was associated with an increase in the Bmax value from 0.95 + /- 0.13 to 2.10 + /- 0.4 pmol/mg protein ( n = 9 ) , with a peak effect at 4 weeks ( P = .001 ) , returning to baseline by 8 weeks . There was no significant change in Bmax values in the saline-treated group . The Kd values were unchanged . Testosterone treatment was associated with a significant increase in the maximum platelet aggregation response to I-BOP ( P < .001 ) at 4 weeks and returned to baseline at 8 weeks . The EC50 values were not significantly changed . Platelet TXA2 receptor density was positively correlated ( r = .56 , P < .001 , n = 32 measurements ) with pretreatment ( endogenous ) plasma testosterone levels ( range , 215 to 883 ng/dL ) but not Kd . CONCLUSIONS Testosterone regulates the expression of platelet TXA2 receptors in humans . This may contribute to the thrombogenicity of and rogenic steroids The objective of this study was to assess the effects of oral testosterone supplementation therapy on glucose homeostasis , obesity and sexual function in middle-aged men with type 2 diabetes and mild and rogen deficiency . Forty-eight middle-aged men , with type 2 diabetes , ( visceral ) obesity and symptoms of and rogen deficiency , were included in this open-label study . Twenty-four subjects received testosterone undecanoate ( TU ; 120 mg daily , for 3 months ) ; 24 subjects received no treatment .  Body composition was analyzed by bio-impedance . Parameters of metabolic control were determined . Symptoms of and rogen deficiency and erectile dysfunction were scored by self-administered question naires . TU had a positive effect on ( visceral ) obesity : statistically significant reduction in body weight ( 2.66 % ) , waist-hip ratio ( -3.96 % ) and body fat ( -5.65 % ) ; negligible changes were found in the control group . TU significantly improved metabolic control : decrease in blood glucose values and mean glycated hemoglobin ( HbA1c ) ( from 10.4 to 8.6 % ) . TU treatment significantly improved symptoms of and rogen deficiency ( including erectile dysfunction ) , with virtually no change in the control group . There were no adverse effects on blood pressure or hematological , biochemical and lipid parameters , and no adverse events . Oral TU treatment of type 2 diabetic men with and rogen deficiency  improves glucose homeostasis and body composition ( decrease in visceral obesity ) , and improves symptoms of and rogen deficiency ( including erectile dysfunction ) . In these men , the benefit of testosterone supplementation therapy exceeds the correction of symptoms of and rogen deficiency and also includes glucose homeostasis and metabolic control OBJECTIVE Low levels of testosterone in men have been shown to be associated with type 2 diabetes , visceral adiposity , dyslipidaemia and metabolic syndrome . We investigated the effect of testosterone treatment on insulin resistance and glycaemic control in hypogonadal men with type 2 diabetes . DESIGN This was a double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study in 24 hypogonadal men ( 10 treated with insulin ) over the age of 30 years with type 2 diabetes . METHODS Patients were treated with i.m . testosterone 200 mg every 2 weeks or placebo for 3 months in r and om order , followed by a washout period of 1 month before the alternate treatment phase . The primary outcomes were changes in fasting insulin sensitivity ( as measured by homeostatic model index ( HOMA ) in those not on insulin ) , fasting blood glucose and glycated haemoglobin . The secondary outcomes were changes in body composition , fasting lipids and blood pressure . Statistical analysis was performed on the delta values , with the treatment effect of placebo compared against the treatment effect of testosterone . RESULTS Testosterone therapy reduced the HOMA index ( -1.73 + /- 0.67 , P = 0.02 , n = 14 ) , indicating an improved fasting insulin sensitivity . Glycated haemoglobin was also reduced ( -0.37 + /- 0.17 % , P = 0.03 ) , as was the fasting blood glucose ( -1.58 + /- 0.68 mmol/l , P = 0.03 ) . Testosterone treatment result ed in a reduction in visceral adiposity as assessed by waist circumference ( -1.63 + /- 0.71 cm , P = 0.03 ) and waist/hip ratio ( -0.03 + /- 0.01 , P = 0.01 ) . Total cholesterol decreased with testosterone therapy ( -0.4 + /- 0.17 mmol/l , P = 0.03 ) but no effect on blood pressure was observed . CONCLUSIONS Testosterone replacement therapy reduces insulin resistance and improves glycaemic control in hypogonadal men with type 2 diabetes . Improvements in glycaemic control , insulin resistance , cholesterol and visceral adiposity together represent an overall reduction in cardiovascular risk PURPOSE Although prostate cancer specific mortality is decreasing , there is little effect on overall mortality in this population , suggesting the possibility of an increased risk of death from nonprostate cancer related causes . And rogen deprivation therapy could adversely affect cardiovascular health . We investigated changes in lipid and glucose during and rogen deprivation therapy . MATERIAL S AND METHODS We performed an exploratory analysis of pooled data from 3 prospect i ve clinical trials aim ed at achieving medical castration by comparing the gonadotropin releasing hormone antagonist abarelix , the gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist leuprolide acetate and leuprolide acetate plus the anti and rogen bicalutamide . Most patients were treated in the neoadjuvant setting or because of biochemical recurrence . Fasting serum lipid , glucose and hemoglobin A1C were determined in 1,102 men at baseline , and on treatment days 85 and 169 . In the current study men were categorized into 3 treatment groups according to the type of and rogen deprivation therapy , that is leuprolide acetate , leuprolide acetate plus bicalutamide or abarelix , and statin therapy . RESULTS Significant increases in total cholesterol , triglyceride and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol were observed in patients on leuprolide acetate or abarelix  but not in patients on leuprolide acetate plus bicalutamide . Consistent changes in low density lipoprotein-cholesterol were not detected . Increased total cholesterol was usually due to an increase in high density lipoprotein-cholesterol . Hemoglobin A1C increased from baseline to day 85 only and there were no significant changes in fasting glucose measurements . The type of and rogen deprivation therapy did not affect these parameters . CONCLUSIONS Short-term and rogen deprivation therapy affects serum lipid and hemoglobin A1C independent of statin therapy CONTEXT Evidence suggests that testosterone ( T ) influences insulin sensitivity in men . The mechanism of this effect is unclear but is thought to involve changes in body composition . OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine whether acute sex steroid withdrawal decreases insulin sensitivity in young , healthy men with idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism ( IHH ) . DESIGN This was a 2-wk prospect i ve study . SETTING The study was conducted at a General Clinical Research Center . PATIENTS Twelve men with IHH ( age 40.8 + /- 2.8 yr ) were studied : 1 ) on hormone replacement with normal T levels and 2 ) 2 wk after discontinuing therapy . MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Each evaluation comprised a 75-g oral glucose tolerance test with assessment of insulin sensitivity ( fasting insulin levels , homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance , and Matsuda insulin sensitivity index ) and insulin secretion ( corrected insulin response ) . Serum cortisol , leptin , adiponectin , free fatty acids , IL-6 , C-reactive protein , and TNF-alpha levels were also measured . RESULTS Body mass index was unchanged ( 27.1 + /- 1.1 to 27.2 + /- 1.1 kg/m(2 ) ) . Serum T levels decreased from 529 + /- 65 to 28 + /- 8 ng/dl ( P < 0.00005 ) . Fasting insulin levels increased from 4.9 + /- 0.7 to 6.2 + /- 0.6 microU/ml ( P = 0.005 ) , homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance increased from 1.07 + /- 0.2 to 1.4 + /- 1.01 ( P < 0.005 ) , and insulin sensitivity index decreased from 11.0 + /- 2.3 to 7.5 + /- 0.7 ( P < 0.05 ) . There was a trend for fasting glucose levels to increase , 86.7 + /- 1.3 to 90.8 + /- 1.7 mg/dl ( P = 0.09 ) . IL-6 levels increased from  
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The testosterone and control groups demonstrated no significant difference for other outcomes .
In conclusion , we found that TRT can improve glycemic control and decrease triglyceride levels of hypogonadal men with T2DM .
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    Input: Testosterone increases muscle mass and strength and regulates other physiological processes , but we do not know whether testosterone effects are dose dependent and whether dose requirements for maintaining various and rogen-dependent processes are similar . To determine the effects of grade d doses of testosterone on body composition , muscle size , strength , power , sexual and cognitive functions , prostate-specific antigen ( PSA ) , plasma lipids , hemoglobin , and insulin-like growth factor I ( IGF-I ) levels , 61 eugonadal men , 18 - 35 yr , were r and omized to one of five groups to receive monthly injections of a long-acting gonadotropin-releasing hormone ( GnRH ) agonist , to suppress endogenous testosterone secretion , and weekly injections of 25 , 50 , 125 , 300 , or 600 mg of testosterone enanthate for 20 wk . Energy and protein intakes were st and ardized . The administration of the GnRH agonist plus grade d doses of testosterone result ed in mean nadir testosterone concentrations of 253 , 306 , 542 , 1,345 , and 2,370 ng/dl at the 25- , 50- , 125- , 300- , and 600-mg doses , respectively . Fat-free mass increased dose dependently in men receiving 125 , 300 , or 600 mg of testosterone weekly ( change + 3.4 , 5.2 , and 7.9 kg , respectively ) . The changes in fat-free mass were highly dependent on testosterone dose ( P = 0.0001 ) and correlated with log testosterone concentrations ( r = 0.73 , P = 0.0001 ) . Changes in leg press strength , leg power , thigh and quadriceps muscle volumes , hemoglobin , and IGF-I were positively correlated with testosterone concentrations , whereas changes in fat mass and plasma high-density lipoprotein ( HDL ) cholesterol were negatively correlated . Sexual function , visual-spatial cognition and mood , and PSA levels did not change significantly at any dose . We conclude that changes in circulating testosterone concentrations , induced by GnRH agonist and testosterone administration , are associated with testosterone dose- and concentration-dependent changes in fat-free mass , muscle size , strength and power , fat mass , hemoglobin , HDL cholesterol , and IGF-I levels , in conformity with a single linear dose-response relationship . However , different and rogen-dependent processes have different testosterone dose-response relationships BACKGROUND The incidence of thrombotic cardiovascular disease is greater in men than in premenopausal women .  Testosterone has been implicated as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease and for acute myocardial infa rct ions and strokes in young male athletes who abuse anabolic steroids . Thromboxane A2 ( TXA2 ) is a vasoconstrictor and platelet proaggregatory agent that has been implicated in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease . We therefore tested the hypothesis that testosterone regulates the expression of human platelet TXA2 receptors . METHODS AND RESULTS In a double-blind , placebo-controlled , r and omized , parallel-group study , we determined the effects of testosterone cypionate 200 mg IM given twice , 2 weeks apart , or saline placebo in 16 healthy men .  Platelet TXA2 receptor density ( Bmax ) and dissociation constant ( Kd ) were measured by use of the TXA2 mimetic 125I-BOP . Platelet aggregation responses to I-BOP and to thrombin and plasma testosterone concentrations were measured before treatment ( pretreatment phase ) , at 2 and 4 weeks ( active phase ) , and again at 8 weeks ( recovery phase ) . Treatment with testosterone was associated with an increase in the Bmax value from 0.95 + /- 0.13 to 2.10 + /- 0.4 pmol/mg protein ( n = 9 ) , with a peak effect at 4 weeks ( P = .001 ) , returning to baseline by 8 weeks . There was no significant change in Bmax values in the saline-treated group . The Kd values were unchanged . Testosterone treatment was associated with a significant increase in the maximum platelet aggregation response to I-BOP ( P < .001 ) at 4 weeks and returned to baseline at 8 weeks . The EC50 values were not significantly changed . Platelet TXA2 receptor density was positively correlated ( r = .56 , P < .001 , n = 32 measurements ) with pretreatment ( endogenous ) plasma testosterone levels ( range , 215 to 883 ng/dL ) but not Kd . CONCLUSIONS Testosterone regulates the expression of platelet TXA2 receptors in humans . This may contribute to the thrombogenicity of and rogenic steroids The objective of this study was to assess the effects of oral testosterone supplementation therapy on glucose homeostasis , obesity and sexual function in middle-aged men with type 2 diabetes and mild and rogen deficiency . Forty-eight middle-aged men , with type 2 diabetes , ( visceral ) obesity and symptoms of and rogen deficiency , were included in this open-label study . Twenty-four subjects received testosterone undecanoate ( TU ; 120 mg daily , for 3 months ) ; 24 subjects received no treatment .  Body composition was analyzed by bio-impedance . Parameters of metabolic control were determined . Symptoms of and rogen deficiency and erectile dysfunction were scored by self-administered question naires . TU had a positive effect on ( visceral ) obesity : statistically significant reduction in body weight ( 2.66 % ) , waist-hip ratio ( -3.96 % ) and body fat ( -5.65 % ) ; negligible changes were found in the control group . TU significantly improved metabolic control : decrease in blood glucose values and mean glycated hemoglobin ( HbA1c ) ( from 10.4 to 8.6 % ) . TU treatment significantly improved symptoms of and rogen deficiency ( including erectile dysfunction ) , with virtually no change in the control group . There were no adverse effects on blood pressure or hematological , biochemical and lipid parameters , and no adverse events . Oral TU treatment of type 2 diabetic men with and rogen deficiency  improves glucose homeostasis and body composition ( decrease in visceral obesity ) , and improves symptoms of and rogen deficiency ( including erectile dysfunction ) . In these men , the benefit of testosterone supplementation therapy exceeds the correction of symptoms of and rogen deficiency and also includes glucose homeostasis and metabolic control OBJECTIVE Low levels of testosterone in men have been shown to be associated with type 2 diabetes , visceral adiposity , dyslipidaemia and metabolic syndrome . We investigated the effect of testosterone treatment on insulin resistance and glycaemic control in hypogonadal men with type 2 diabetes . DESIGN This was a double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study in 24 hypogonadal men ( 10 treated with insulin ) over the age of 30 years with type 2 diabetes . METHODS Patients were treated with i.m . testosterone 200 mg every 2 weeks or placebo for 3 months in r and om order , followed by a washout period of 1 month before the alternate treatment phase . The primary outcomes were changes in fasting insulin sensitivity ( as measured by homeostatic model index ( HOMA ) in those not on insulin ) , fasting blood glucose and glycated haemoglobin . The secondary outcomes were changes in body composition , fasting lipids and blood pressure . Statistical analysis was performed on the delta values , with the treatment effect of placebo compared against the treatment effect of testosterone . RESULTS Testosterone therapy reduced the HOMA index ( -1.73 + /- 0.67 , P = 0.02 , n = 14 ) , indicating an improved fasting insulin sensitivity . Glycated haemoglobin was also reduced ( -0.37 + /- 0.17 % , P = 0.03 ) , as was the fasting blood glucose ( -1.58 + /- 0.68 mmol/l , P = 0.03 ) . Testosterone treatment result ed in a reduction in visceral adiposity as assessed by waist circumference ( -1.63 + /- 0.71 cm , P = 0.03 ) and waist/hip ratio ( -0.03 + /- 0.01 , P = 0.01 ) . Total cholesterol decreased with testosterone therapy ( -0.4 + /- 0.17 mmol/l , P = 0.03 ) but no effect on blood pressure was observed . CONCLUSIONS Testosterone replacement therapy reduces insulin resistance and improves glycaemic control in hypogonadal men with type 2 diabetes . Improvements in glycaemic control , insulin resistance , cholesterol and visceral adiposity together represent an overall reduction in cardiovascular risk PURPOSE Although prostate cancer specific mortality is decreasing , there is little effect on overall mortality in this population , suggesting the possibility of an increased risk of death from nonprostate cancer related causes . And rogen deprivation therapy could adversely affect cardiovascular health . We investigated changes in lipid and glucose during and rogen deprivation therapy . MATERIAL S AND METHODS We performed an exploratory analysis of pooled data from 3 prospect i ve clinical trials aim ed at achieving medical castration by comparing the gonadotropin releasing hormone antagonist abarelix , the gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist leuprolide acetate and leuprolide acetate plus the anti and rogen bicalutamide . Most patients were treated in the neoadjuvant setting or because of biochemical recurrence . Fasting serum lipid , glucose and hemoglobin A1C were determined in 1,102 men at baseline , and on treatment days 85 and 169 . In the current study men were categorized into 3 treatment groups according to the type of and rogen deprivation therapy , that is leuprolide acetate , leuprolide acetate plus bicalutamide or abarelix , and statin therapy . RESULTS Significant increases in total cholesterol , triglyceride and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol were observed in patients on leuprolide acetate or abarelix  but not in patients on leuprolide acetate plus bicalutamide . Consistent changes in low density lipoprotein-cholesterol were not detected . Increased total cholesterol was usually due to an increase in high density lipoprotein-cholesterol . Hemoglobin A1C increased from baseline to day 85 only and there were no significant changes in fasting glucose measurements . The type of and rogen deprivation therapy did not affect these parameters . CONCLUSIONS Short-term and rogen deprivation therapy affects serum lipid and hemoglobin A1C independent of statin therapy CONTEXT Evidence suggests that testosterone ( T ) influences insulin sensitivity in men . The mechanism of this effect is unclear but is thought to involve changes in body composition . OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine whether acute sex steroid withdrawal decreases insulin sensitivity in young , healthy men with idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism ( IHH ) . DESIGN This was a 2-wk prospect i ve study . SETTING The study was conducted at a General Clinical Research Center . PATIENTS Twelve men with IHH ( age 40.8 + /- 2.8 yr ) were studied : 1 ) on hormone replacement with normal T levels and 2 ) 2 wk after discontinuing therapy . MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Each evaluation comprised a 75-g oral glucose tolerance test with assessment of insulin sensitivity ( fasting insulin levels , homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance , and Matsuda insulin sensitivity index ) and insulin secretion ( corrected insulin response ) . Serum cortisol , leptin , adiponectin , free fatty acids , IL-6 , C-reactive protein , and TNF-alpha levels were also measured . RESULTS Body mass index was unchanged ( 27.1 + /- 1.1 to 27.2 + /- 1.1 kg/m(2 ) ) . Serum T levels decreased from 529 + /- 65 to 28 + /- 8 ng/dl ( P < 0.00005 ) . Fasting insulin levels increased from 4.9 + /- 0.7 to 6.2 + /- 0.6 microU/ml ( P = 0.005 ) , homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance increased from 1.07 + /- 0.2 to 1.4 + /- 1.01 ( P < 0.005 ) , and insulin sensitivity index decreased from 11.0 + /- 2.3 to 7.5 + /- 0.7 ( P < 0.05 ) . There was a trend for fasting glucose levels to increase , 86.7 + /- 1.3 to 90.8 + /- 1.7 mg/dl ( P = 0.09 ) . IL-6 levels increased from  
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