Declining Androgen Levels May Be Linked To Deteriorating Physical Function, Increased Frailty In Aging Men

reports that research suggests “declining androgen levels are associated with deteriorating physical function and increased frailty in aging men.” The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society. According to the article, these “findings provide more evidence of the relationship between function and lower levels of androgens such as testosterone and introduce the possibility of using hormones to offset frailty in older patients.” https://www.mdedge.com/clinicalendocrinologynews/article/161931/mens-health/declining-androgen-levels-correlated-increased