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  1. The prevalence and association of low testosterone levels in a South African male, diabetic, urban population

    The prevalence and association of low testosterone levels in a South African male, diabetic, urban population

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Tanja Kemp --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa Paul Rheeder --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa
    Background: According to the literature, low serum testosterone levels are associated with diabetes mellitus. No or minimal data exist for its prevalence or predictors in South Africa.
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  2. Hypogonadism and associated risk factors in male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the diabetic clinic of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Teaching Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Hypogonadism and associated risk factors in male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the diabetic clinic of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Teaching Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Sisay Teka --- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia Samuel Kinde --- College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Gobena Dedefo --- College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Kissi Mudi --- Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Ethiopia Getahun Tarekegn --- Tikur Anbesa Specialized Teaching Hospital, Ethiopia
    Background: A high prevalence of hypogonadism among men with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been reported worldwide. This in turn creates a substantial public health burden in terms of inadequate sexual function and potential infertility. However, the status of...
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  3. Acute changes in haematocrit leading to polycythaemia in late-onset hypogonadism patients that receive testosterone replacement therapy: a South African study

    Acute changes in haematocrit leading to polycythaemia in late-onset hypogonadism patients that receive testosterone replacement therapy: a South African study

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Jesslee du Plessis --- Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), North-West University, South Africa Hermanus Lambertus Bester --- Private Hospital, Emalahleni, South Africa, Marlene Julyan --- Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), North-West University, South Africa Marike Cockeran --- School for Computer, Statistical and Mathematical Sciences, North-West University, South Africa
    Background: According to the literature, parenteral testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)-induced polycythaemia is associated with cardiovascular events. No or minimal data exist for the prevalence of TRT-induced polycythaemia in late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) patients from South Africa. Polycythaemia is the side effect...
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