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Testosterone, hormone produced by the male testis that is responsible for development of the male sex organs and masculine characteristics, including facial hair and deepening of the voice. Continue reading →

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Testosterone is the hormone that gives men their manliness. Produced by the testicles, it is responsible for male characteristics like a deep voice, muscular build, and facial hair Continue reading →

October 2017 Download PDFs English EditorsPuneet Singh Arora, MD Additional Resources MedlinePlus Testosterone is the main sex hormone found in men. It controls male physical features. The testes (testicles) make testosterone. Continue reading →

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This article is about testosterone as a medication. For the natural hormone, see Testosterone.TestosteroneClinical dataPronunciation teh-STOS-t-rohn[1] Trade namesAndroGel, Testim, TestoGel, othersSynonymsAndrost-4-en-17-ol-3-oneAHFS/Drugs.comMonographMedlinePlusa614041License dataPregnancycategoryRoutes ofadministrationTransdermal (gel, cream, solution, patch), by mouth (as testosterone undecanoate), in the cheek, intranasal (gel), intramuscular injection (as esters), subcutaneous pelletsDrug classAndrogen, anabolic steroidATC codeLegal statusLegal statusPharmacokinetic dataBioavailabilityOral: very low (due to extensive first pass metabolism)Protein binding97.099.5% (to SHBG and albumin)[2]MetabolismLiver (mainly reduction and conjugation)Elimination half-life24hours[citation needed]ExcretionUrine (90%), feces (6%)Identifiers O=C4C=C2/[C@]([C@H]1CC[C@@]3([C@@H](O)CC[C@H]3[C@@H]1CC2)C)(C)CC4 Testosterone is a medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone.[3] It is used to treat male hypogonadism and certain types of breast cancer.[3] It may also be used to increase athletic ability in the form of doping.[3] It is unclear if the use of testosterone for low levels due to aging is beneficial or harmful.[4] Testosterone can be used as a gel or patch that is applied to the skin, injection into a muscle, tablet that is placed in the cheek, or tablet that is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects of testosterone include acne, swelling, and breast enlargement in men.[3] Serious side effects may include liver toxicity, heart disease, and behavioral changes.[3] Women and children who are exposed may develop masculinization.[3] It is recommended that individuals with prostate cancer not use the medication.[3] It can cause harm to the baby if used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.[3] Testosterone is in the androgen family of medications.[3] Testosterone was first isolated in 1935.[5] Rates of use have increased three times in the United States between 2001 and 2011.[6] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system.[7] It is available as a generic medication.[3] The price depends on the dose and form of the product.[8] The primary use of testosterone is the treatment of males with too little or no natural testosterone production, also termed hypogonadism or hypoandrogenism (androgen deficiency).[9] This treatment is referred to as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or alternatively, and more specifically, as testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) or androgen replacement therapy (ART) Continue reading →

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The two major testosterone gel brands are Testim and Androgel. They are very similar and generally prescribed interchangeably, but sometimes insurance wont cover one or the other Continue reading →

Transgender Teen Blog -- 2 Years on Testosterone, Top Surgery Update Personal Tumblr: horriblewarning.tumblr.com Writing Tumblr: creativelyworded.tumblr.com Two years on testosterone as of today! Approx. one year and four mont... By: JDMiller95 … Continue reading →