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1 Sample Definition And Size
The guideline was developed by an Endocrine Society–appointed task force comprising 10 medical content experts and a clinical practice guideline methodologist. It is based on two commissioned systematic reviews: the first included 11 reports from four randomized, placebo-controlled trials with a total of 1,779 hypogonadal men; the second included nine reports from three randomized, placebo-controlled trials with a total of 1,581 men. ([doi.org](https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2018-00229))
2 Study Type
This is an evidence-based clinical practice guideline developed using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) approach, informed by systematic reviews and consensus processes. ([doi.org](https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2018-00229))
3 Conflicts Of Interest
All task force members declared potential conflicts of interest via standardized forms, which were reviewed by the Clinical Guidelines Subcommittee. The Endocrine Society provided all funding for the guideline; the task force received no funding or remuneration from commercial or other entities. ([doi.org](https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2018-00229))
4 Results Summary
Key findings from the first systematic review: testosterone therapy produced small but statistically significant improvements in libido (SMD 0.17; 95% CI 0.01–0.34), erectile function (SMD 0.16; 95% CI 0.06–0.27), sexual activity (SMD 0.23; 95% CI 0.13–0.33), and sexual satisfaction (SMD 0.16; 95% CI 0.01–0.31); no significant effects on energy or mood; limited data showed improvements in bone mineral density but not cognition. From the second review: testosterone therapy was associated with a significantly increased risk of erythrocytosis (hematocrit >54%) with a relative risk of 8.14 (95% CI 1.87–35.40); no significant difference in lower urinary tract symptoms (mean difference 0.38; 95% CI –0.67 to 1.43). ([doi.org](https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2018-00229))