Some Metabolic Effects of Testosterone Implants

Abstract

The report that following injns. of testosterone propionate a reduction in urinary excretion of N, chlorides, and phosphates occurs was confirmed. In the 2 cases studied implantation of pellets of testosterone (450 mg.) initiated and/or maintained a reduction in the urinary excretion of these components, during a period which coincided closely with that of clinical response. The observations suggest that the "life" of a testosterone pellet may, therefore, be demonstrated by the urinary excretion of N, chlorides, and phosphates.