July 8th, 2015

Men with borderline low testosterone are more prone to depression

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Men with borderline low testosterone are more prone to depression

Jul 7, 2015

More than half the patients referred to specialist care for low hormone levels showed signs of depression.
Low testosterone levels appears to be associated with an increased likelihood of depression in men, according to a US study published in the "Journal of Sexual Medicine". Men referred to a specialist for borderline testosterone levels had much higher rates of depression and depressive symptoms than those of the general population.

For the study, the researchers at the George Washington University in Washington, DC, analysed data from 200 men aged 20 to 77 (48 years average age) who were referred for borderline total testosterone levels between 200 and 350 ng/dL. Information gathered included demographics, medical histories, medication use, signs and symptoms of hypogonadism, and assessments of depressive symptoms and/or a known diagnosis of depression or use of an antidepressant.

While depression rates in the general population range from 6 to 23 per cent, the rates among the subjects were significantly higher. Diagnosed depression and/or depressive symptoms were present in 56 percent of the subjects. Furthermore, one quarter of the men in the study were taking antidepressants and that the men had high rates of obesity and low rates of physical activity. The most common symptoms were erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, fewer morning erections, low energy, and sleep disturbances.

The authors concluded that clinicians should consider screening for depression and depressive symptoms, overweight and unhealthy lifestyle factors in men with borderline low testosterone levels.

References:

Journal of Sexual Medicine (abstract)

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