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    Glossary Oral Testosterone

    hormone therapy in pill form for low testosterone levels

    Oral Testosterone, also known as Testosterone Pills or Testosterone Tablets, refers to a form of testosterone replacement therapy where the hormone is administered in pill form. This method is used to treat conditions caused by low testosterone levels, such as hypogonadism. While convenient, oral testosterone can have significant liver metabolism, which may lead to liver toxicity, making other forms like injections or transdermal patches often preferred.

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    1. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    2. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
    3. Bicalutamide Nonsteroidal anti-androgen, originally a prostate cancer drug
    4. Spironolactone Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects
    5. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor