Testosterone therapy
Coverage of Testosterone therapy in the Nexus archive.
- Pete Hegseth’s Plan for ‘High T’ Troops Is a Junk-Science Fever Dream
Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, proposed administering testosterone therapy to US Armed Forces members, but the article criticizes the plan as based on 'junk science' and lacking understanding of hormonal complexity.
- Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?
Trump officials, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, are advocating for easier access to testosterone prescriptions, citing potential benefits for men's health and military performance. The FDA recently removed a heart risk warning for testosterone treatments and proposed expanding their use to address age-related symptoms, though experts caution about misdiagnosis risks and the lack of scientific support for testosterone as an 'elixir' for vitality.
- Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?
Trump administration officials, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, advocate for easier testosterone prescription access, aligning with influencers promoting the hormone for vitality. The FDA removed a heart risk warning and proposed revised guidelines for age-related symptoms, though experts debate its benefits and risks.
- Not Enough Men On Testosterone Get Guideline-Based Hypogonadism Work-Up
A study found few men prescribed testosterone therapy underwent proper diagnostic testing for androgen deficiency, and some received treatment despite contraindications, according to a retrospective chart review. The findings highlight gaps in adherence to clinical guidelines for hypogonadism evaluation.
- At 14, I endured ‘gender-affirming care.’ I’ll suffer with that for the rest of my life
A 21-year-old woman recounts her experience of receiving testosterone therapy and undergoing a double mastectomy at age 14, citing underlying trauma from childhood sexual abuse rather than gender dysphoria as the root cause. She details severe long-term medical complications including urological issues, vaginal atrophy, and chronic pain, arguing that irreversible gender transition procedures on minors lack adequate exploration of alternatives and trauma-informed care.
- Testosterone therapy is trending. Who really needs it, and why?
Some clinicians are pushing to broaden testosterone use, but there is debate about its benefits and risks. Testosterone therapy is trending, sparking discussion on who really needs it. The debate highlights the need for further research on the topic.