Hypogonadism

Testosterone Therapy May Reduce Diabetes Risk

Publish Date January 8, 2021

Additional safety data on testosterone therapy are needed before it can be used to prevent type 2 diabetes.

Nasal Gel Ups Testosterone, Maintains Semen Parameters

Publish Date May 6, 2020

In a study, most symptomatic hypogonadal men treated with Natesto, a short-acting 4.5% nasal testosterone gel, attained normal testosterone levels at 6 months while preserving sperm counts.

Jatenzo, an Oral Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Now Available

Publish Date February 18, 2020

Jatenzo® (testosterone undecanoate; Clarus Therapeutics), an oral testosterone replacement therapy, is now available for the treatment of hypogonadism.

New Testosterone Therapy Guideline Issued for Age-Related Low T

Publish Date January 7, 2020

According to the American College of Physicians’ guideline, clinicians should prescribe testosterone treatment only to men with sexual dysfunction symptoms.

Testosterone Replacement May Benefit Younger Male Cancer Survivors

Publish Date December 24, 2019

Benefits include significant improvement in body composition measurements over 6 months.

Waist Circumference Affects Coronary Plaque Accumulation in Testosterone Therapy

Publish Date December 20, 2019

Older men receiving testosterone treatment with higher waist-to-hip ratio experience greater increases in noncalcified coronary plaque volume.

Testosterone Therapy Raises Risk of Venous Thromboembolism

Publish Date November 13, 2019

Study reveals an approximately 2-fold increased odds of venous thromboembolism associated with testosterone therapy in men with or without hypogonadism

Screening for Opioid-Related Low Testosterone Underused

Publish Date September 12, 2019

Rates of screening, treatment for low testosterone higher for prolonged versus short-term opioid users

Can Testosterone Therapy Lower Prostate Cancer Risk?

Publish Date September 12, 2019

In a study, investigators observed a reduced probability of prostate cancer in nondiabetic men with greater use of testosterone therapy.

Position Statement Clarifies Benefits of Testosterone Therapy for Women

Publish Date September 5, 2019

Testosterone only recommended for postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction