Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (TDS)/Hypogonadism

Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (TDS) in men may be difficult to recognise in general practice. Yet it is a condition estimated to affect 5 in every 1,000 men ¹⁹ in the general population.

TDS is characterised by low levels of serum testosterone, in combination with a number of symptoms including erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, fatigue, poor ability to concentrate, depression and irritability, thus having a significant impact on the health of sufferers. Hypogonadal men are also likely to have decreased bone mineral density resulting in osteopenia, osteoporosis and increased risk of bone fractures ^{36, 1}

Prompt diagnosis and referral to an endocrinologist are therefore important to avoid serious long-term consequences for health.

With this in mind, the sortEDin10 website has been developed as a guide to provide a clear tool for the identification of, and appropriate care for, those men with this under-diagnosed condition.