Testosterone correlated to symptoms of partial androgen deficiency in aging men (PADAM) in an elderly Swedish population.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of different symptoms of partial androgen deficiency in aging men (PADAM) and to correlate them with blood concentrations of testosterone and bioavailable testosterone.

Design: A total of 370 men, aged 55 to 75 years, were invited to one of three primary healthcare centers in Sweden. They were asked to complete a questionnaire regarding demographic data, medical history, mood status, medication, castration therapy and smoking, exercise and alcohol habits, as well as different symptoms of PADAM.