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- Title
HIPOGONADISMO MASCULINO E SUA RELAÇÃO COM A SINDROME METABÓLICA.
- Authors
Carlos Pinto, João; Lima da Costa, Ruth Silva
- Abstract
Male hypogonadism, characterized by reduced testosterone levels, and metabolic syndrome have become prevalent, impacting male quality of life. Objective: explore the relationship between hypogonadism and metabolic syndrome to understand its role in men's health. Method: This is an integrative literature review study, collecting information from databases in the National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE/PUBMED and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), published in the period between 2018 and 2023. Results: studies have shown that metabolic syndrome increases the risk of chronic diseases, including hypogonadism. The risk of central hypogonadism is eight times higher in men with a BMI = 30 kg/m², related to factors such as hyperestrogenism and insulin resistance. The loss of Weight, especially abdominal weight, negatively influences free testosterone levels, regardless of age. Conclusion: the presence of hypogonadism suggests insulin resistance and metabolic changes, associated with dysfunctions such as loss of libido and metabolic syndrome. Exams such as tomography and genital MRI help in diagnosis, which includes hormonal, genetic and ferritin assessments. Treatment aims to restore testosterone levels, improving quality of life through hormone replacement.
- Subjects
INSULIN resistance; LITERATURE reviews; METABOLIC syndrome; MEN'S health; DIGITAL libraries; MEDLINE
- Publication
Revista Foco (Interdisciplinary Studies Journal), 2024, Vol 17, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1981-223X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.54751/revistafoco.v17n1-079