Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2011, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (1): 1-4.

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Male Climacteric Health—Controversies and Perspectives

WANG Yi-fei.   

  1. Medicine School, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200025, China
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2011-01-15 Online:2011-01-15

Abstract: This commentary focused on the existing controversies about male climacteric and male
climacteric syndrome, discussing on the following major topics one by one: definition and scope of male
climacteric health, testosterone decline and male climacteric syndrome, as well as the rationale of testosterone
supplement treatment. It is recommended to develop a whole lifespan systematic analysis and comprehensive
intervention strategy for male climacteric health care and health promotion.

Key words: Male climacteric, Male climacteric syndrome, Late-onset hypogonadism, Testosterone supplement treatment, Male climacteric health