Health Condition 1: E299- Testicular dysfunction, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Intervention2: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Dr Abraham Paulose
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Males aged between 50 to 70 years. 2)Individuals who provide written informed consent to participate. 3)Subjects who are clinically stable and can complete the questionnaire independently. 4)Willing to undergo blood sampling for SHBG and testosterone analysis.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Known history of primary or secondary hypogonadism (diagnosed prior to the study). 2)Current or past use (within the last 6 months) of testosterone replacement therapy, anabolic steroids, or hormonal medications that affect SHBG levels. 3)Diagnosed cases of chronic liver disease, thyroid dysfunction, renal failure, or malignancy. 4)Individuals with severe psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment interfering with reliable reporting of symptoms. 5)Subjects who have undergone orchiectomy or suffer from testicular disorders affecting hormone levels.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine the correlation between serum SHBG levels and the presence and severity of andropause symptoms in Indian males aged 50 90 years at single time point at recruitment.Timepoint: single time point at recruitment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the association of SHBG with free testosterone levels, evaluate its role as a biomarker in symptomatic men with normal total testosterone, determine the prevalence of andropause, & analyze its relationship with individual symptom domains at single time point at recruitment.Timepoint: single time point at recruitment | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr K Kirubhakaran
Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College & Hospital, Salem
Outcome results
None listed