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1 The male menopause 0r The new treatment for type 2 diabetes? Dr Colin Johnston WHHT

2 Symptoms of Testosterone deficiency Diminished energy Diminished libido Erectile dysfunction Decreased muscle mass Increased fat mass-central Sleep disturbance

3 Symptoms of the ageing process Diminished energy Diminished libido Erectile dysfunction Decreased muscle mass Increased fat mass-central Sleep disturbance

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5 Assessment of Testosterone deficiency Testosterone-9am SHBG-Free T. index Albumin-CBT If low or borderline-LH,FSH, Prolactin, FT4/TSH Age matched-’normal range’

6 Treatment evidence free-zone Benefits-symptoms Risks-prostate, polycythaemia

7 What should we do Treat if diagnosis confirmed (CBT< 4, high LH,) Reassure the obviously normal ?trial of Rx for others

8 Monitoring Well-being and behaviour Testosterone levels PSA fbc

9 Treatment options Gels Depot injections

10 No long-term evaluation

11 Testosterone, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes

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13 What should we do Check testosterone-certainly in all those with ED and diabetes Lifestyle advise ? Trial of Rx-Some evidence of benefit


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