January 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Medicine” Testosterone boosts physical performance, grip strength, and lean body mass in older men with low testosterone.
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March 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that testosterone therapy improved physical performance and strength in older men with low testosterone over 36 months, whether administered alone or with finasteride.
January 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Medicine” This study found that testosterone therapy improved physical performance, strength, lean body mass, and serum cholesterol in older men with low testosterone levels, with or without the addition of finasteride.
July 2023 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This narrative review suggests that, after at least two years of gender-affirming hormone therapy, nonathletic transgender individuals tend to have physical performance levels similar to cisgender individuals, though more controlled research is necessary, particularly among trans athletes.
July 2024 in “Quality in Sport” In this study, a review of existing trials reported that combining minoxidil with platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly improved outcomes for androgenetic alopecia more than minoxidil alone, and offered generally superior results compared to platelet-rich plasma monotherapy, while maintaining a safe profile similar to individual treatments.