hypogonadism
Coverage of hypogonadism in the Nexus archive.
- Pete Hegseth’s testosterone-screening plan is unusual, not crazy
Pete Hegseth's testosterone-screening plan is described as unusual but not crazy, with soldiers being noted as particularly at risk of hypogonadism.
- 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, advocate for easier prescription access to testosterone to address age-related symptoms like low libido. The FDA removed a heart risk warning and proposed label changes to expand approved uses, though experts debate misdiagnosis risks and scientific support for broader testosterone therapy.
- 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.
- 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.