Exogenous Testosterone or Testosterone with Finasteride Increases Bone Mineral Density in Older Men with Low Serum Testosterone

February 2004 in “ The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism ”

John K. Amory, Nelson B. Watts, Kirk A. Easley, Paul C. Sutton, Bradley D. Anawalt, Alvin M. Matsumoto, William J. Bremner, J. Lisa Tenover

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TLDR Testosterone therapy increases bone density in older men with low testosterone levels.

This study from 19 years ago investigated the effects of testosterone therapy on bone mineral density (BMD) in older men with low serum testosterone levels. The study involved 70 men aged 65 years and older who were randomized into three groups: testosterone-only, testosterone with finasteride, and placebo. The results showed that testosterone therapy, with or without finasteride, significantly increased BMD in older men with low serum testosterone levels. The addition of finasteride did not affect the increase in BMD but minimized the potential for adverse effects on prostate health. The study suggests that testosterone replacement therapy may be beneficial for older men with low testosterone levels who are at risk for osteoporosis.

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research The Long-Term Effect of Specific Type II 5alpha-Reductase Inhibition with Finasteride on Bone Mineral Density in Men: Results of a 4-Year Placebo Controlled Trial

37 citations, May 2002 in “PubMed”

The Effect of Finasteride on the Risk of Acute Urinary Retention and the Need for Surgical Treatment Among Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

research The Effect of Finasteride on the Risk of Acute Urinary Retention and the Need for Surgical Treatment Among Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

1054 citations, February 1998 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”

Finasteride reduces urinary issues and surgery need in men with enlarged prostates by over 50%.

research Prolonged Treatment with Finasteride (a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor) Does Not Affect Bone Density and Metabolism

48 citations, November 1992 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

Long-term finasteride use doesn't change bone density or metabolism.

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research The Long-Term Effect of Specific Type II 5alpha-Reductase Inhibition with Finasteride on Bone Mineral Density in Men: Results of a 4-Year Placebo Controlled Trial

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research Effect of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Serum Gonadotropins in Normal Men

30 citations, August 1992 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

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