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    GlossaryTestosterone Undecanoate

    long-acting testosterone ester used in hormone replacement therapy

    Testosterone Undecanoate (TU) is a long-acting ester of testosterone used primarily in hormone replacement therapy for men with low testosterone levels. It is administered either orally or via intramuscular injection and helps maintain stable testosterone levels in the body, which can improve symptoms such as fatigue, low libido, and muscle weakness.

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