Emerging Drugs for Hypogonadism

October 2006 in “ Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs ”

Daniel L. Edelstein, Adrian S. Dobs, Shehzad Basaria

testosterone testosterone esters transdermal formulations testosterone undecanoate selective androgen receptor modulators SARMs 7α-methyl-19-nortestosterone aromatase inhibitors clomifene dihydrotestosterone human chorionic gonadotropin testosterone patches DHT hCG

TLDR New treatments for male hypogonadism are easier to use and target specific tissues to reduce side effects.

The document reviewed emerging drugs for the treatment of hypogonadism as of 2006. It discussed various therapeutic options that were being developed to address the condition, which is characterized by low testosterone levels. The authors highlighted the potential benefits and mechanisms of action of these new drugs, as well as their clinical implications. The review emphasized the need for further research to establish the efficacy and safety of these treatments in larger populations, as the studies available at the time were limited in size and scope.

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