TRT is a medicine to treat the symptoms of testosterone deficiency (TD or low testosterone levels), a condition called hypogonadism. If your body doesn't make enough testosterone, you may benefit from having supplemental testosterone – also called testosterone replacement therapy.
TRT is testosterone given as a medicine prescribed by a doctor to treat the symptoms of low testosterone levels. Examples of testosterone preparations include:
- injections, eg, Depo-Testosterone, Sustanon 250, Reandron
- a patch applied to the skin – Androderm
- gel applied to the skin – Testogel. Read more about testosterone gel.
TRT is not for everyone. You need to have blood tests, a full discussion with your doctor, and ongoing monitoring to see if it’s right for you. Read more about low testosterone levels.
Testosterone patches (Androderm) are being discontinued in Aotearoa New ZealandIt's likely that from August 2024, it will be difficult to source Androderm patches. Teva, the pharmaceutical company that supplies Androderm patches, is discontinuing this product. There are no replacement testosterone patches but testosterone injection and testosterone gel are available. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best alternative for you. Read more about the testosterone patches (Androderm) discontinuation(external link). |
Gender affirming hormone therapy
GAHT refers to the hormone therapy (oestrogen or testosterone), used by some transgender and non-binary people to help align their body with their gender. Learn more about testosterone based GAHT.