Year: 2022
Type: report
Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis
Abstract: Review question / Objective: Testosterone deficiency (TD) negatively affects male sexuality, reproduction, general health, and quality of life.In recent years, a decrease serum testosterone levels were caused by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).However, these results are controversial and lack the support of a large number of high-quality studies.Hence, we performed a metaanalysis to assess the association between OSA and serum testosterone levels.
Authors: Jiyuan Lu, Lingdan Xu, Yanduo Yang, Yucheng Meng, Yi Li, Huihui Wang, Bin Liu
Institution: Lanzhou University
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4293102279