Erythrocytosis Following Testosterone Therapy

Sexual Medicine Reviews
Samuel J OhlanderAlexander W Pastuszak

Abstract

A rapid increase in awareness of androgen deficiency has led to substantial increases in prescribing of testosterone therapy (TTh), with benefits of improvements in mood, libido, bone density, muscle mass, body composition, energy, and cognition. However, TTh can be limited by its side effects, particularly erythrocytosis. This review examines the literature on testosterone-induced erythrocytosis and polycythemia. To review the available literature on testosterone-induced erythrocytosis, discuss possible mechanisms for pathophysiology, determine the significance of formulation, and elucidate potential thromboembolic risk. A literature review was performed using PubMed for articles addressing TTh, erythrocytosis, and polycythemia. Mechanism, pharmacologic contribution, and risk of testosterone-induced erythrocytosis. For men undergoing TTh, the risk of developing erythrocytosis compared with controls is well established, with short-acting injectable formulations having the highest associated incidence. Potential mechanisms explaining the relation between TTh and erythrocytosis include the role of hepcidin, iron sequestration and turnover, erythropoietin production, bone marrow stimulation, and genetic factors. High blood viscosi...Continue Reading

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