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ReviewInternational journal of impotence research2025

Testosterone deficiency in men with end stage renal disease and kidney transplantation: a narrative review.

Nicholas A Deebel, Ashley N Matthew, Justin Loloi, Ari P Bernstein, Nannan Thirumavalavan, Ranjith Ramasamy

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Review in International journal of impotence research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 6 institutions in 1 country.

Nicholas A DeebelDepartment of Urology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5836-4219
Ashley N MatthewDivision of Urology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
Justin LoloiDepartment of Urology, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4802-3354
Ari P BernsteinNew York University Langone Health, Department of Urology, New York, NY, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3495-6361
Nannan ThirumavalavanUrology Institute, University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4204-3899
Ranjith RamasamyDesai Sethi Urological Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA. ranjithrama@gmail.com.
Montefiore Medical Center · USNYU Langone Health · USUniversity of Miami · USUniversity School · USVirginia Commonwealth University · USWake Forest University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Testosterone deficiency is a prevalent condition that frequently affects individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and those who have undergone renal transplantation. While the etiology of this condition is complex, its implications in this population are far-reaching, impacting various domains such as endocrine profile, sexual and erectile function, bone mineral density (BMD), anemia, and graft survival following renal transplantation. Herein, we review the most recent literature exploring the pathophysiology of testosterone deficiency in ESRD and renal transplant patients, examining its diverse effects on this demographic, and assessing the advantages of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Existing evidence suggests that TRT is a safe intervention in ESRD and renal transplant patients, demonstrating improvements across multiple domains. Despite valuable insights from numerous studies, a critical need persists for larger, high-quality prospective studies to comprehensively grasp the nuances of TRT, especially in this vulnerable population. Proactive screening and treatment of testosterone deficiency may prove beneficial, emphasizing the urgency for further research in this area.

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HypogonadismKidney Failure, ChronicKidney TransplantationTestosteroneHormone Replacement TherapyHumansMaleTestosterone

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PMID38615112
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