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. 2020 Jun;9(3):1201–1209. doi: 10.21037/tau.2020.03.21

Table 5. Comparison of ADAM questions between experimental and control groups (list in the graph below what each of the 10 questions asked).

ADAM questions 5ARI group Controls P value
Q1: Do you have a decrease in libido (sex drive)? 1 [1–1] 2 [1–2] 0.006
Q2: Do you have a lack of energy? 1 [1–1.5] 2 [1.5–2] 0.015
Q3: Do you have a decrease in strength and/or endurance? 1 [1–2] 2 [1.25–2] 0.039
Q4: Have you lost height? 2 [2–2] 2 [2–2] 0.988
Q5: Have you noticed a decreased “enjoyment of life” 1 [1–1] 2 [2–2] <0.001
Q6: Are you sad and/or grumpy? 1 [1–1.5] 2 [2–2] 0.005
Q7: Are your erections less strong? 1 [1–2] 1 [1–2] 0.347
Q8: Have you noticed a recent deterioration in your ability to play sports? 2 [1–2] 2 [2–2] 0.117
Q9: Are you falling asleep after dinner? 2 [1.5–2] 2 [1–2] 0.473
Q10: Has there been a recent deterioration in your work performance? 1 [1–2] 2 [2–2] 0.045

Results displayed as median [interquartile range]. The results are displayed as follows: 1= the subject answered yes to the question; 2= the subject answered no to the question