Hypogonadism Research Updates

“Concern regarding potential cardiovascular adverse events associated with testosterone use was raised in 2010 when a signal was noted in a randomized clinical trial in progress, leading to the premature termination of the study,” commented Tamara L. Wexler, MD, PhD. “Two recent large retrospective observational trials suggest there is a risk for some cardiovascular events in certain populations, prompting The Endocrine Society statement,” she said.