title: Testosterone replacement therapy.
abstract: Hypgonadism has important adverse effects on the health and quality of life of affected men, but remains underdiagnosed in clinical practice. This article reviews the physiology, causes and diagnosis of hypogonadism and the potential benefits of treatment with testosterone replacement therapy.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Barnsley.
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D005544:Forecasting; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008297:Male; D013739:Testosterone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D013739:Testosterone