Research
Hormonal
Testosterone replacement therapy resulted in a significant increase in lean body mass from 46,906 ± 8,876 gm to 50,083 ± 7,590 gm (P < 0.001).
Practitioners may use testosterone replacement therapy to enhance lean body mass in hypogonadal patients.
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There was significant increase in lean body mass (46,906 ± 8,876 gm vs. 50,083 ± 7,590 gm, P < 0.001).
Why this rating
Based on the prospective longitudinal intervention study design.
Source
Effect of testosterone replacement therapy on insulin sensitivity and body composition in congenital hypogonadism
KCO Reddy et al. · Journal of Postgraduate Medicine · 2021
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