Effects of CPAP on Testosterone Levels in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Meta-Analysis Study

Effects of CPAP on Testosterone Levels in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Meta-Analysis Study

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) represents a frequent complication among patients with obesity and has been associated with neuroendocrine changes, including hypogonadism.Objective: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of continuous positive airway pre...

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Main Authors: Angelo Cignarelli, Marco Castellana, Giorgio Castellana, Sebastio Perrini, Francesco Brescia, Annalisa Natalicchio, Gabriella Garruti, Luigi Laviola, Onofrio Resta, Francesco Giorgino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
obstructive sleep apnea
continuous positive airway pressure
testosterone
hypogonadism–hypotestosteronemia–androgen deficiency
obesity complications
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2019.00551/full

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