Low T: To Treat or Not to Treat, That is the Question

Dr. Jodie Reider presents several case studies and discusses patients with concerns of low testosterone

Educational objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Discuss evaluation for low testosterone
• Describe when and how to treat low testosterone
• Review timing for testosterone measurements

Reading Resources:

1. Schwartz LM, Woloshin S. Promotion of "low t" and the role of testosterone clinical trials-reply. JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 1;174(2):306-7.
2. Khoo TK. Adverse events associated with testosterone administration. N Engl J Med. 2010 Nov 4;363(19):1865-6; author reply 1866-7.
3. Bhasin S, Basaria S. Diagnosis and treatment of hypogonadism in men. Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2011 Apr;25(2):251-70.

Disclosures:

Dr. Reider has no relevant relationships with any entities producing health care goods or services.

Accreditation Statement:

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals are awarded (0.075) continuing education units (CEU) which are equivalent to .75 contact hour.

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Release Date: 3/27/2014 | Last Modified On: 3/27/2014 | Expires: 3/27/2015