What is Androgen Deficiency?
Androgens are male hormones that affect a host of processes ranging from mental outlook to the growth of structures and organs. Androgen Deficiency, also known as hypogonadism, occurs when these hormones fall below specific age-related levels.
What do patients take to treat Androgen Deficiency and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Testosterone
(Axiron, Fortesta, Sustanon, ICED IM)
|
2 |
These charts show data from Androgen Deficiency patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Androgen Deficiency at PatientsLikeMe?
- 48 patients have this condition
- 2 New patients joined this month
- 9 say Androgen Deficiency is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 7% | Females |
|---|---|
| 93% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 2 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 3 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 10 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 9 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 32 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from Androgen Deficiency patients who have completed their condition history