Evidence

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Evidence organized around the questions clinicians actually ask.

Evidence sourced from PubMed and curated medical literature.

71 published evidence questions.

Evidence questions

Grouped by clinical focus area so you can see coverage at a glance.

Men's Hormone Health

12 evidence questions

Do transdermal and injectable testosterone differ

Do transdermal and injectable testosterone differ in safety or efficacy?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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How should low testosterone be diagnosed

How should low testosterone be diagnosed in symptomatic men?

High confidence14 curated studies

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Does testosterone therapy improve depression or

Does testosterone therapy improve depression or low mood in hypogonadal men?

Moderate confidence10 curated studies

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Does testosterone therapy worsen obstructive sleep

Does testosterone therapy worsen obstructive sleep apnea?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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Do aromatase inhibitors in men increase

Do aromatase inhibitors in men increase bone loss risk?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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Does estradiol level affect symptoms and

Does estradiol level affect symptoms and bone health in men on testosterone therapy?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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Does testosterone therapy reduce cardiovascular events

Does testosterone therapy reduce cardiovascular events?

High confidence10 curated studies

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Does testosterone therapy increase venous thromboembolism

Does testosterone therapy increase venous thromboembolism risk?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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Does testosterone therapy suppress fertility in

Does testosterone therapy suppress fertility in men?

High confidence14 curated studies

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Does testosterone therapy increase hematocrit and

Does testosterone therapy increase hematocrit and polycythemia risk?

High confidence14 curated studies

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Does testosterone therapy increase prostate cancer

Does testosterone therapy increase prostate cancer risk?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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Does testosterone replacement increase cardiovascular risk

Does testosterone replacement increase cardiovascular risk?

High confidence11 curated studies

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Men's Sexual Health

10 evidence questions

Do sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil differ

Do sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil differ in effectiveness for erectile dysfunction?

High confidence12 curated studies

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What are the common side effects

What are the common side effects of PDE5 inhibitors?

High confidence12 curated studies

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What treatments are effective for premature

What treatments are effective for premature ejaculation?

High confidence12 curated studies

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What options exist for men who

What options exist for men who do not respond to PDE5 inhibitors?

Moderate confidence12 curated studies

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Does testosterone therapy improve erectile function

Does testosterone therapy improve erectile function in hypogonadal men?

High confidence14 curated studies

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Is erectile dysfunction a marker of

Is erectile dysfunction a marker of future cardiovascular disease?

High confidence12 curated studies

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Why are PDE5 inhibitors contraindicated with

Why are PDE5 inhibitors contraindicated with nitrates?

High confidence12 curated studies

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Are PDE5 inhibitors safe for cardiovascular

Are PDE5 inhibitors safe for cardiovascular disease in men with erectile dysfunction?

High confidence12 curated studies

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Is daily low-dose tadalafil better than

Is daily low-dose tadalafil better than on-demand dosing for erectile dysfunction?

High confidence12 curated studies

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How effective are PDE5 inhibitors for

How effective are PDE5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction?

High confidence12 curated studies

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Menopause & Women's Health

22 evidence questions

Can GLP-1 therapy be combined safely

Can GLP-1 therapy be combined safely with hormone optimization regimens?

Limited confidence14 curated studies

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Is transdermal estrogen preferred over oral

Is transdermal estrogen preferred over oral estrogen in menopause?

High confidence14 curated studies

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Does menopause cause weight gain and

Does menopause cause weight gain and can hormone therapy help?

Moderate confidence10 curated studies

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Is menopause associated with cognitive changes

Is menopause associated with cognitive changes or brain fog?

Limited confidence10 curated studies

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Does hormone therapy help depression or

Does hormone therapy help depression or anxiety during perimenopause?

Moderate confidence10 curated studies

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How long should menopausal hormone therapy

How long should menopausal hormone therapy be continued?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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Should women with early surgical menopause

Should women with early surgical menopause receive hormone therapy?

High confidence14 curated studies

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Does testosterone therapy improve sexual function

Does testosterone therapy improve sexual function in postmenopausal women?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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What is the evidence for treating

What is the evidence for treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause?

High confidence14 curated studies

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Does hormone therapy improve sleep disturbance

Does hormone therapy improve sleep disturbance in menopause?

Moderate confidence10 curated studies

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Does menopausal hormone therapy prevent osteoporosis

Does menopausal hormone therapy prevent osteoporosis and fractures?

High confidence14 curated studies

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Is fezolinetant effective for menopausal hot

Is fezolinetant effective for menopausal hot flashes?

High confidence10 curated studies

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What therapies are most effective for

What therapies are most effective for vasomotor symptoms in perimenopause?

High confidence10 curated studies

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What is the evidence for hormone

What is the evidence for hormone and metabolic therapy in PCOS?

High confidence14 curated studies

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Does hormone therapy prevent cognitive decline

Does hormone therapy prevent cognitive decline or dementia?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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Does low-dose vaginal estrogen carry significant

Does low-dose vaginal estrogen carry significant systemic risks?

High confidence14 curated studies

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Are bioidentical hormone preparations safer or

Are bioidentical hormone preparations safer or more effective than conventional HRT?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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Is progestogen required to protect the

Is progestogen required to protect the endometrium with estrogen therapy?

High confidence14 curated studies

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Is there a critical timing window

Is there a critical timing window for cardiovascular benefit from HRT?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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Does hormone replacement therapy increase venous

Does hormone replacement therapy increase venous thromboembolism risk?

High confidence14 curated studies

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Does hormone replacement therapy reduce cardiovascular

Does hormone replacement therapy reduce cardiovascular risk in early menopause?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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Does hormone replacement therapy increase breast

Does hormone replacement therapy increase breast cancer risk?

High confidence10 curated studies

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Cardiometabolic Risk

10 evidence questions

Should coronary artery calcium scoring guide

Should coronary artery calcium scoring guide statin decisions?

High confidence11 curated studies

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Should aspirin be used for primary

Should aspirin be used for primary cardiovascular prevention?

High confidence14 curated studies

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Do omega-3 supplements prevent cardiovascular disease

Do omega-3 supplements prevent cardiovascular disease in the general population?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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Do therapies that raise HDL reduce

Do therapies that raise HDL reduce cardiovascular events?

High confidence11 curated studies

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Does testosterone therapy affect blood pressure

Does testosterone therapy affect blood pressure?

Limited confidence14 curated studies

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Can hormone therapy help insulin resistance

Can hormone therapy help insulin resistance in peri- and postmenopausal women?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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Does hormone therapy improve metabolic syndrome

Does hormone therapy improve metabolic syndrome markers?

Moderate confidence14 curated studies

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Does elevated lipoprotein(a) independently increase cardiovascular

Does elevated lipoprotein(a) independently increase cardiovascular risk?

High confidence11 curated studies

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Should adults take statins for primary

Should adults take statins for primary cardiovascular prevention?

High confidence12 curated studies

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Is ApoB more useful than LDL-C

Is ApoB more useful than LDL-C for cardiovascular risk prediction?

High confidence14 curated studies

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