Testosterone, Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin and the Metabolic Syndrome in Men: An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
PLOS ONE, vol.9, no.7, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 9 Issue: 7
- Publication Date: 2014
- Doi Number: 10.1371/journal.pone.0100409
- Journal Name: PLOS ONE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Low total testosterone (TT) and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) concentrations have been associated with the metabolic syndrome (MetS) in men, but the reported strength of association varies considerably.