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Functional testosterone deficiency in relative energy deficiency in sport

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs) is a syndrome describing dysfunction in normal physiology related to the term "negative energy availability" because of a mismatch between energy consumption and expenditure in sport. A disruption of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testes axis, resulting in testosterone deficiency, seems like the dominant feature in males. REDs-associated testosterone deficiency is functional, and treatment should aim towards reducing training and increasing energy consumption, as argued in this review. Testosterone treatment should not be initiated.

Source: Ugeskrift for Læger

DOI: 10.61409/v10240663

Authors: Loa Nordkap, Nasima Zuhal Olawi, Niels Jørgensen

Institutions: Amager Hospital, Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Regionshospitalet Viborg, Rigshospitalet

Language: English

Topic: Hormonal and reproductive studies

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4414623251