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#4-91E. Rethinking Male Hypogonadism: Diagnosis and Weight-First Management (JAMA, 2026)
2026年7月3日 05:00·6分2秒
Are we overprescribing testosterone without addressing the root cause of hypogonadism? This episode unpacks "Adult Male Hypogonadism A Review," which delineates the pathophysiology, accurate diagnosis, and management of adult male hypogonadism characterized by clinical symptoms and consistently low fasting morning testosterone levels. A critical takeaway is that for highly prevalent obesity-induced secondary hypogonadism, weight loss—not testosterone replacement—must be the first-line treatment. While this clinical paradigm shift is compelling, we must critically consider that long-term prospective studies evaluating testosterone therapy for permanent cases and specific medication-induced hypogonadism remain lacking. For practicing physicians, this review is highly relevant as it offers a practical diagnostic algorithm emphasizing optimal testing timing and accurate free testosterone assessment, thereby preventing overdiagnosis and shifting the focus toward foundational lifestyle interventions in daily clinical practice.
Citation: Anawalt BD, O’Connor KM, Grossmann M. Adult Male Hypogonadism A Review. JAMA. 2026. DOI: 10.1001/jama.2026.8526
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