Table 1. Time-dependent effect of orchidectomy (Orch) on the serum testosterone level, blood pressure and body weight in male rats.

	Control (n = 7)	6 weeks-Orch (n = 6)	5 months-Orch (n = 8)
Testosterone (pg/mL)	2368±323	235±45*	220±52*
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)	143±5.6	147.5±7.2	145±6.2
Body weight (g)	473±9.4	480±4.7	432±6.8+

The number of animal used are indicated.

*p<0.0001 vs control rats.

⁺ p<0.05 vs control rats.