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. 1979 Jul-Aug;11(4):287-92.

[Circadian rhythm of testosterone level in plasma. I. Physiologic 24-hour oscillations of the testosterone level in plasma]

[Article in German]
  • PMID: 496034

[Circadian rhythm of testosterone level in plasma. I. Physiologic 24-hour oscillations of the testosterone level in plasma]

[Article in German]
H Gall et al. Andrologia. 1979 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

The testosterone level in plasma is measured in 10 males by radioimmunoassay (RIA) at the following times: 07.00 h, 08.00 h, 09.00 h, 10.00 h, 13.00 h, 16.00 h, 19.00 h, 23.00 h and 03.00 h. A circadian rhythm can be noted. Peak levels are reached between 07.00 h and 10.00 h. At 19.00 h testosterone values reach their minimum and rise at night. In the morning between 07.00 h and 10.00 h testosterone levels seem to have a plateau. Between the morning and the evening the values show great differences.

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