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Talking testosterone
deficiency (TD)

Role of testosterone

Testosterone is well known for its role as the primary male sex hormone, promoting secondary sexual characteristics and the formation of reproductive tissues.

Testosterone also has wide ranging roles in maintaining the homeostasis of many bodily processes, with testosterone levels appearing to directly affect overall male health:1,2

Illustration of a man with pointers to different parts of the body and text describing the role of testosterone in physical health, mood and cognitive ability, cardiovascular health, metabolism and sexual function.

References

  1. Hackett G, Kirby M, Edwards D, et al. British Society for Sexual Medicine Guidelines on Adult Testosterone Deficiency, With Statements for UK Practice. J Sex Med. 2017;14(12):1504–1523.
  2. Traish AM. Adverse health effects of testosterone deficiency (TD) in men. Steroids. 2014;88:106–116.
  3. Mammi C, Calanchini M, Antelmi A, et al. Androgens and Adipose Tissue in Males: A Complex and Reciprocal Interplay. Int J Endocrinol. 2012.
  4. Xu W, Morford J, Mauvais-Jarvis F. Emerging role of testosterone in pancreatic β cell function and insulin secretion. J Endocrinol. 2019;240(3):R97–R105.

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Adverse event reporting

Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. Adverse events should also be reported to Besins Healthcare (UK) Ltd Drug Safety on 0203 862 0920 or Email: pharmacovigilance@besins-healthcare.com

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