Hypogonadism

Testosterone Use Remains High Among Men With Coronary Artery Disease

Publish Date January 15, 2019

Despite research suggesting that there may be increased cardiovascular risk from off-label prescription testosterone use, usage in men with coronary artery disease remains higher than in men without coronary artery disease.

Medical Marketing Has Increased in Past 20 Years

Publish Date January 10, 2019

Considerable increase seen from 1997 through 2016, especially in direct-to-consumer advertising

Hypogonadism Predicts Varicocele Repair

Publish Date December 7, 2018

Hypogonadism and serum testosterone evaluation nearly doubled the odds a man would undergo varicocelectomy.

Testosterone Measurements, TRT Prescribing Infrequent in PCa Care

Publish Date December 6, 2018

More than half of UK specialists surveyed said measuring testosterone levels in patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer was not their routine practice.

Study: Testosterone Replacement Does Not Increase DVT Risk

Publish Date December 5, 2018

In a study, the rate of deep vein thrombosis in treated hypogonadal men was just 0.8% over 2 years of follow-up.

Xyosted Now Available for Treatment of Testosterone Deficiency

Publish Date November 30, 2018

Prior to starting Xyosted, the patient’s baseline cardiovascular risk should be considered and blood pressure should be adequately controlled.

Testosterone Therapy May Ease Depressive Symptoms

Publish Date November 14, 2018

Meta-analysis suggests that testosterone treatment enhances mood in hypogonadal and eugonadal men.

Study: TRT May Improve Mobility, But Not Fall Risk

Publish Date November 8, 2018

In a study, older men with difficulty walking or climbing stairs reported better physical function after testosterone therapy.

Auto-Injected Testosterone May Address Some TRT Shortcomings

Publish Date November 5, 2018

Single-dose disposable auto injector approved for once-weekly subcutaneous administration of testosterone may cut down on potential problems associated with other options.

Testosterone Therapy Not Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Risks

Publish Date November 5, 2018

In a recent meta-analysis, testosterone therapy was not associated with major or minor adverse cardiovascular events.