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. 2003;5(Suppl 1):S3–S10.

Table 1.

Age-Related Physiological Changes Consistent with Androgen Deficiency

Body Composition Brain Function
↓ Lean body mass ↓ Libido and erections
↑ Fat mass ↓ Energy
↓ Muscle mass and strength Irritability and depressed mood
↓ Bone mineral density ↓ Cognitive function
↓ Male hair and skin thickness ↓ Sleep quality