Open AccessTestosterone Therapy in Adolescent Boys: The Need for a Structured Approach
Author(s) -
Marianna Rita Stancampiano,
Angela K LucasHerald,
Gianni Russo,
Alan D. Rogol,
S. Faisal Ahmed
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
hormone research in paediatrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.816
H-Index - 89
eISSN - 1663-2826
pISSN - 1663-2818
DOI - 10.1159/000504670
Subject(s) - testosterone (patch) , medicine , endocrinology , psychology
In adolescents, testosterone may have several effects including promotion of secondary sexual characteristics and pubertal growth, attainment of optimal muscle mass and peak bone mass, optimization of the metabolic profile, and psychosocial maturation and well-being.
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