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Treatment of testosterone-induced gynecomastia with the aromatase inhibitor, anastrozole

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Gynecomastia is an unusual side effect associated with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) that has been traditionally treated with surgery, radiation, or discontinuation of testosterone supplementation. We report here our experience with two cases of gynecomastia in men undergoing TRT who were successfully treated with the aromatase inhibitor anastrozole.

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  1. E L Rhoden: Supported by CAPES-Brazil (Government Foundation for Development of Postgraduation courses in Brazil).

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  1. Division of Urology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Men's Health Boston, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts, USA

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Rhoden, E., Morgentaler, A. Treatment of testosterone-induced gynecomastia with the aromatase inhibitor, anastrozole. Int J Impot Res 16, 95–97 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijir.3901154

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Keywords

  • anastrozole
  • hypogonadism
  • testosterone
  • risks
  • gynecomastia
  • aging male

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