Testosterone and sexual function

JR Gannon, TJ Walsh - Urologic Clinics, 2016 - urologic.theclinics.com
Although “testosterone” is synonymous with “sexual function” in the lay media, the actual
role of endogenous testosterone levels and the use of exogenous testosterone to predict or
treat sexual dysfunction, respectively, is not clear. Testosterone levels and replacement
have been linked with sexual function, specifically erection quality, libido, and ejaculatory
function in a variety of studies. To what extent serum testosterone testing is performed as a
result of men presenting with complaints of sexual dysfunction is not entirely clear, despite …