Pubertal testis volume, age at pubertal onset, and adolescent blood pressure: Evidence from Hong Kong's “Children of 1997” birth cohort

ConclusionsGreater pubertal testicular volume is related to higher BP, consistent with a potential role of androgens in the higher BP in boys than girls that emerges during puberty. Our finding provides preliminary evidence supportive of more definitive studies to clarify the warning on testosterone from Health Canada.

Source: American Journal of Human Biology - December 31, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: Man Ki Kwok, Gabriel M. Leung, C. Mary Schooling Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research