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.