[Gonadal intraparenchymatous functional reserve in andropause].

Blood plasma testosterone (T), estradiol (E2) levels and gonadal reserve in 43 patients aged between 50 and 66 years with andropause symptoms have been determined. The patients were divided into 3 subgroups depending on the severity of the symptoms. No significant difference was noted in T level of these patients compared to the range in younger males as well as a control group of corresponding age but with no andropausal symptoms. E2 level was significantly elevated in the observed group compared to the two control groups. No difference was noted in T and E2 levels between the 3 subgroups of the andropausal patients. Gonadal reserve in the observed group was significantly lower compared to the control groups of the younger males. No significant difference was noted in the gonadal reserve between 3 subgroups of the andropausal patients.