Genetic regulation of testosterone level in overweight males from the Kazakh population and its association with hypogonadism.

Male hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction in different populations are associated with excess body weight. A key aspect in most studies is the metabolism of sexual hormones, primarily testosterone. At the same time, the binding protein sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) can play a large role, as it determines the ratio of total and bioavailable testosterone in blood, i.

Evaluation of the sexual function of men in Kazakhstan during 2021-2022: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: Assessing male sexual function is an important public health issue in every country. In Kazakhstan, there are currently no reliable statistics on male sexual function. The study aimed at the assessment of sexual function in men in Kazakhstan.