The Effect of Testosterone Replacement on Bone Mineral Density in Boys and Men With Anorexia Nervosa

Summary

Decreased bone strength is a common and serious medical problem present in many people with anorexia nervosa. Men with anorexia nervosa have lower levels of gonadal steroids such as testosterone. Low testosterone levels have been shown to result in low bone density. We are investigating whether bone mineral density and bone microarchitecture are abnormal in males with anorexia nervosa and whether supplementation with testosterone would improve both bone mineral density and bone microarchitecture.

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Start

2008-12

Primary completion

2016-10

Completion

2016-10

Publications

• Background Misra M, Katzman DK, Cord J, Manning SJ, Mendes N, Herzog DB, Miller KK, Klibanski A. Bone metabolism in adolescent boys with anorexia nervosa. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Aug;93(8):3029-36. doi: 10.1210/jc.2008-0170. Epub 2008 Jun 10.

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