Trajectories of circulating testosterone and estradiol and implications for the health of ageing men. [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Bu Yeap (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Kieran Mccaul ,  Prof Leon Flicker

Brief description Older men with low testosterone levels have more ill-health. However, it is unclear whether age causes testosterone levels to fall, predisposing to disease, or whether changes in hormone levels result from pre-existing illness. We previously measured sex hormone levels in older men in Western Australia in 2001-04. By measuring hormone levels in new samples from 1400 of these men taken in 2011-12, we will clarify trajectories of sex hormone levels and their relationship to healthy ageing.

Funding Amount $AUD 235,033.20

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant