The goal of androgen therapy in men is to
1. decrease the libido.
2. release follicle-stimulating hormone.
3. increase luteinizing hormone.
4. increase the libido.
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Rationale 1: Androgens do not decrease the libido.
Rationale 2: Androgens do not release FSH.
Rationale 3: Androgens do not increase luteinizing hormone.
Rationale 4: Androgen therapy increases the libido and treats erectile dysfunction.
Global Rationale: Androgen therapy increases the libido and treats erectile dysfunction. Androgens do not decrease the libido, do not release FSH, and do not increase luteinizing hormone.
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