What is Testosterone?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Testosterone Cypionate AndroGel Testosterone cream Show all
See also: Testosterone Cypionate Testosterone Enanthate
Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group. It is primarily secreted in the testes of males and the ovaries of females. It is the principal male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid. It is related to libido, energy, immune function and protection from osteoporosis.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low testosterone | 115 | 74 | |
| Hypogonadism | 85 | 45 | |
| Androgen deficiency | 54 | 10 | |
| Fatigue | 35 | 20 | |
| Gender dysphoria | 29 | 12 | |
| Klinefelter syndrome | 29 | 5 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 12 | |
| Moderate | 25 | |
| Mild | 41 | |
| None | 131 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Testosterone
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Acne breakout | 6 | |
| Acne | 4 | |
| Elevated hematocrit | 4 | |
| Aggressive behavior | 3 | |
| Hair loss | 3 | |
| Increased sex drive (libido) | 3 |
Why patients stopped taking Testosterone
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 31 | |
| Other | 22 | |
| Doctor's advice | 21 | |
| Side effects too severe | 17 | |
| Expense | 11 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 10 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 6 | |
| Personal research | 6 |
Duration
Stopped taking Testosterone
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 8 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 19 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 10 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 29 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 16 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 8 | |
| 10 years or more | 2 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Testosterone after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone (Testosterone Cypionate) | 6 | |
| ethinyl estradiol-etonorgestrel (NuvaRing) | 1 | |
| Fluoxetine (Prozac) | 1 | |
| Norethindrone (norethisterone) (Aygestin) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Testosterone and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone (Testosterone Cypionate) | 6 | |
| Clomiphene (Clomid) | 2 | |
| HCG Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (Ovidrel) | 2 | |
| ethinyl estradiol-etonorgestrel (NuvaRing) | 1 | |
| Progesterone (Prometrium) | 1 |
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