Technically, yes, testosterone is a steroid hormone. But it’s not the kind of steroid that gets high-performing athletes stripped of their titles. Rather, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is a ...

If you’re not a fan of needles, testosterone cream offers an easy, needle-free way to treat low testosterone. Just rub the topical testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) right onto your skin. It helps ...

While some studies suggest low dose testosterone can be helpful for women, especially during menopause, more research is needed to determine its safety and effectiveness. In females, testosterone is ...

Transmasculine and gender-diverse individuals who use testosterone are not at increased risk of gynecological cancer in the first years of hormone therapy. This is evident from large-scale research by ...

A common concern about gender-affirming hormone therapy for transmasculine people is the risk of red blood cell volume changes and erythrocytosis, a high concentration of red blood cells, with the use ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Testosterone cream is a needle-free testosterone therapy that can effectively raise hormone levels. Benefits include improved function, mood, and ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Key takeaways: Testosterone cream is a needle-free testosterone therapy that can effectively raise hormone levels. Benefits include improved ...