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Androgen Deficiency Syndrome

Meaning

Androgen Deficiency Syndrome (ADS) is a clinical state characterized by consistently low levels of circulating androgens, such as testosterone and DHEA, accompanied by a constellation of specific, negative clinical signs and symptoms. This condition is not solely defined by a lab value but requires the presence of symptomatic manifestation impacting quality of life. Symptoms often include decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, reduced muscle mass, increased adiposity, and persistent fatigue.