Testosterone

Generic Name
Testosterone
Brand Names
Androderm, Androgel, Axiron, Fortesta, Natesto, Striant, Testim, Testopel, Vogelxo
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C19H28O2
CAS Number
58-22-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
3XMK78S47O
Background

Testosterone is a steroid sex hormone indicated to treat primary hypogonadism and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Testosterone antagonizes the androgen receptor to induce gene expression that causes the growth and development of masculine sex organs and secondary sexual characteristics.

Testosterone was isolated from samples and also synthesized in 1935.

Indication

Testosterone is indicated to treat primary hypogonadism and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

Associated Conditions
Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism, Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism, Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Puberty, Delayed, Inoperable, metastatic Breast cancer
Associated Therapies
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