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Androgens (testosterone)

Androgens, such as testosterone, are male sex hormones that produce male sexual characteristics. Androgens are also present at low levels in women. These hormones are important to the healthy functioning of many parts of the body.

Androgens are used to treat men and women whose hormone levels have decreased.

Author Bets Davis, MFA
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer David C.W. Lau, MD, PhD, FRCPC - Endocrinology & Metabolism
Last Updated May 29, 2008

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Last Updated: May 29, 2008
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