Older Age and Low Testosterone Levels Are Independently Associated With Kidney Stone Prevalence in Men: Results From a Large Cross-Sectional Study

This study evaluated the relationship between serum testosterone levels and kidney stone prevalence in 3,234 men. It found that older age and low testosterone levels (<3.33 ng/mL) are independently associated with a higher prevalence of kidney stones. Specifically, the odds of having kidney stones increased with age and were 1.655 times higher in men with low testosterone levels. Other factors such as body mass index, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels were not significantly related to kidney stone prevalence.