The Role of Testosterone Therapy in Men's Health

Nurs Clin North Am. 2023 Dec;58(4):525-539. doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2023.07.001. Epub 2023 Aug 21.

Abstract

Over the last 3 decades, there has been an increased interest in testosterone replacement therapy. This trend is a result of an aging population, endocrine disruptors in our foods and environment and rising obesity rates. In addition, there has been a surge in Men's Health clinics and online direct-to-consumer Web sites, making testosterone replacement therapy much more readily accessible. As more men seek to increase their testosterone levels, more long-term random control studies are needed to gain better insight into testosterone optimization to support the anecdotal observation commonly experienced in the practice setting.

Keywords: Low T; Men’s health; Testosterone; Testosterone replacement therapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Men's Health*
  • Testosterone* / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Testosterone