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Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Male Hypogonadism with a Radiation‐Polymerized Testicular Prosthesis
Author(s) -
Imai Kyoichi,
Yamanaka Hidetoshi,
Mashimo Masamichi,
Asano Masaharu,
Yoshida Masaru
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
international journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.172
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1442-2042
pISSN - 0919-8172
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-2042.1997.tb00163.x
Subject(s) - medicine , testosterone replacement , prosthesis , testosterone (patch) , scrotum , hormone replacement therapy (female to male) , urology , surgery , androgen , hormone
Background The effect of an artificial testicular prosthesis on sexual disturbance in hypogonadal men was investigated. Methods Twelve hypogonadal men were treated with testosterone replacement therapy delivered via radiation‐polymerized testicular prostheses surgically implanted in their scrotums. Results An average serum testosterone level of over 200ng/dl was maintained for 48 months. Most patients treated with this prosthesis were satisfied with the improvement of their sexual activity. Moreover, the patients were psychologically more satisfied with the enlarged scrotum achieved with the implanted prosthesis. Conclusion We recommend this prosthesis as the first choice among testosterone‐replacement therapies for hypogonadal men.