Testosterone Measurements, TRT Prescribing Infrequent in PCa Care
More than half of UK specialists surveyed said measuring testosterone levels in patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer was not their routine practice.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Study: Testosterone Replacement Does Not Increase DVT Risk
In a study, the rate of deep vein thrombosis in treated hypogonadal men was just 0.8% over 2 years of follow-up.
Testosterone Therapy May Ease Depressive Symptoms
Meta-analysis suggests that testosterone treatment enhances mood in hypogonadal and eugonadal men.
Study: TRT May Improve Mobility, But Not Fall Risk
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
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
In a recent meta-analysis, testosterone therapy was not associated with major or minor adverse cardiovascular events.
TRT May Reduce Mortality Without Improving CV Health in Diabetes
In a study, reduced mortality was found among TRT users with type 2 diabetes after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors.
New Testosterone Replacement Therapy Approved for At-Home Self-Administration
Xyosted carries a Boxed Warning regarding blood pressure increases that may potentially increase the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events.
Prostate Cancer Risk Reduced in Men with Very Low Free Testosterone
Men in the bottom 10th of free testosterone level vs those with higher levels were found to have a 23% decreased risk of prostate cancer.
Testosterone Prescribing Declining in the US
From 2013 to 2016, the relative decrease in testosterone prescriptions was 48% among established testosterone users and 62% among new users.
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