High dose testosterone therapy for reduction of final height in constitutionally tall boys: does it influence testicular function in adulthood?
Treatment with high doses of androgens for reduction of final height in constitutionally tall stature has no long-term side-effect on sperm quality, testicular volume or plasma testosterone levels. However, treated men had significantly higher plasma levels of FSH compared with controls. The meaning of this difference remains to be established. Varicocele was present in 42% of the adult tall men.
Physical exercise has a protective effect against the development of transplant arteriosclerosis. This could be due to enhanced endothelial cell regeneration and function in the graft.