Young Men, Waist, Testosterone and Erectile Function: Low-T is not only an old man's issue
How is your waist related to your testosterone levels?
Age
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Waist circumference
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37in (94 cm) or less
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40 in (102 cm) or more |
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Total testosterone ng/dL (nmol/L)
25-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-84
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450 (15.6) 450 (15.6) 415 (14.4) 430 (14.9) 404 (14)
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320 (11.1) 294 (10.2) 320 (11.1) 320 (11.1) 309 (10.7) |
Free testosterone pg/mL (pmol)
25-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-84 |
105 (302) 93 (268) 77 (221) 68 (196) 59 (171)
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98 (282) 77 (222) 72 (207) 66 (190) 58 (166)
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Young men and erectile function…
Exercise as a waist trimmer and…. sex booster!
Summary
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