MKSAP: 37-year-old man with low libido and fatigue
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A 37-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-year history of low libido, loss of morning erections, fatigue, and decreasing muscle mass. His medical history is otherwise unremarkable. He takes no medications.
On physical examination, vital signs are normal. BMI is 35. The remainder of the examination, including genital examination, is normal.
Laboratory studies:
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