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.
More than half of UK specialists surveyed said measuring testosterone levels in patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer was not their routine practice.
In a study, the rate of deep vein thrombosis in treated hypogonadal men was just 0.8% over 2 years of follow-up.
Meta-analysis suggests that testosterone treatment enhances mood in hypogonadal and eugonadal men.
In a study, older men with difficulty walking or climbing stairs reported better physical function after testosterone therapy.
Single-dose disposable auto injector approved for once-weekly subcutaneous administration of testosterone may cut down on potential problems associated with other options.
In a recent meta-analysis, testosterone therapy was not associated with major or minor adverse cardiovascular events.
In a study, reduced mortality was found among TRT users with type 2 diabetes after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors.
Xyosted carries a Boxed Warning regarding blood pressure increases that may potentially increase the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events.
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.
From 2013 to 2016, the relative decrease in testosterone prescriptions was 48% among established testosterone users and 62% among new users.