AACE and ACE Position Statement on Testosterone and CV Risk
AACE and ACE Position Statement on Testosterone and CV Risk
Several recent publications have raised concern that testosterone therapy in men increases cardiovascular risks. Media reports declared that testosterone therapy is dangerous, without addressing the scientific validity of these studies. It is the purpose of this position statement to assess critically the scientific evidence for the association of low testosterone concentrations and testosterone therapy with cardiovascular risk.
Introduction
Several recent publications have raised concern that testosterone therapy in men increases cardiovascular risks. Media reports declared that testosterone therapy is dangerous, without addressing the scientific validity of these studies. It is the purpose of this position statement to assess critically the scientific evidence for the association of low testosterone concentrations and testosterone therapy with cardiovascular risk.