How can I treat TDS?

Testosterone replacement therapies are effective for treating the symptoms of TDS and are available in a number of formulations:

  • Transdermal gel
  • Long-acting injection
  • Short-acting injection
  • Patch
  • Oral treatment
  • Subcutaneous implants

Treatment for testosterone deficiency syndrome is likely to need to be continued for a period of years rather than months, and therefore patient satisfaction and adherence are important.

In a recent study of 96 hypogonadal men receiving treatment with long-acting injectable testosterone undecanoate, 92 percent of patients were satisfied with the treatment 5.