Lack of testosterone seems to make older men frail

A study at the University of Western Australia’s Centre for Health and Ageing found a link between low testosterone and frailty in men. However, they need more research to be sure that there isn’t some other factor involved. Frailty is a state that occurs when a person nears the limits of their health reserves, which can lead to more serious illness or even death.

The team leader sayd: “We don’t completely understand how people become frail, but our study suggests that testosterone might play a role in men. Not everyone becomes frail as they age, so we’re hoping to find out why some people develop this condition.”