STUDIES OF TESTOSTERONE LEVEL IN SIX POPULATIONS OF IRAN

Abstract

Testosterone level was determined in six different populations of Iran using saliva steroid assay. Significant difference was observed in morning and afternoon testosterone level of the same individual (P>0.00l) significant difference was also noticed among different regions studied (P>0.00 1). Comparisons between alcoholics and nonalcoholic as well as smokers and nonsmokers showed significant difference in most of the cases.

Keywords

• Saliva steroid assay
• Radioimmuno assay