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Low T Often Spells Low Bone Density

3,483 views · Published 27 July 2015 · 1:34 · Indexed 28 October 2026

Channel: Lee Health · 2015 · Science & Technology

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Men seeking a boost from testosterone therapy may find it helps them avoid osteoporosis. A recent study presented to the American Urological Association found 56% of men with established low T also had osteopenia, the precursor of the bone-diminishing disorder, osteoporosis.

“We don’t think about the behind-the-scenes or the underlying bone and tissue and muscle support that testosterone can help with,” says Dr. Harry Tsai, who is a urologist on medical staff of Lee Memorial Health System. 

The average age of men studied was 50 years old. Doctors notice younger men seeking therapy causing testosterone treatment to rise dramatically.

“We know for a fact as men age, just like when women age, your hormone level will change. And there’s a decline in testosterone. But I think to just treat men who are not symptomatic would be a problem,” says Dr. Tsai. 

Lost in the clutter of conversation about overuse of testosterone is the fact that a deficiency can carry real health concerns. Men who are treated appropriately have a better chance of avoiding osteoporosis. The key is a proper diagnosis to find men who are at-risk.

“In the urology community, usually if your testosterone is below 300 and there are symptoms to back that up. So I think those are men that we should treat,” says Dr. Tsai. 

Not just a ‘sexy’ diagnosis- looking at low T can help men restore balance to their life. 

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