Abstract Treatment of aging men and women with testosterone supplements is increasing.
The supplements are given to postmenopausal women mainly to improve their libido and to …

Background: There is substantial evidence that androgens may play a role in determining
sex-specific blood pressure. Men are at higher risk for developing coronary heart disease or …

The significance of the age-related decline of androgens remains unclear in terms of
cardiovascular risk, mood and cognition, and prostatic health. Although much research has …

The role of sex steroid hormones in modulating vascular function in men is of great
importance, given that androgen deficiency is strongly associated with common medical …

Androgen receptors are widely distributed in several tissues, including vascular endothelial
and smooth muscle cells. Through classic cytosolic androgen receptors or membrane …

It is becoming increasingly evident that the low serum levels of testosterone experienced by
aging men are associated with increased all-cause mortality from CHD and other vascular …

The evidence that men have a greater incidence of coronary artery disease than women of
similar age, together with the fact that android fat distribution is associated with a greater …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in both women and men. Its
pathogenesis is multifactorial, with sex hormones playing an important role. Androgens have …

Observational studies continue to relate reduced circulating testosterone to cardiovascular
risk, atherosclerosis and mortality in men. The role of oestradiol as a marker for …

Male sex is an acknowledged risk factor for many forms of cardiovascular disease, and
vascular disease prevalence patterns appear to be different in men versus women. The …