Obesity and androgen levels in men

December 8th, 2006 | by David Spelts |

Obese men were found to have lower levels of total and free testosterone compared to non obese men.

But it is unclear which came first… the obesity or the low androgen levels. Fat cells do produce estrogen, which through a feedback system reduces testosterone levels.

Abstract

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