Testosterone: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Testosterone. Educational only — not medical advice.
Reported adverse reactions
| Reaction | Highest frequency reported* |
|---|---|
| Application site reactions | 4% |
| Hematocrit/hemoglobin increased | 2% |
| Benign prostatic hyperplasia | 1% |
| Blood pressure diastolic decreased | 1% |
| Blood pressure increased | 1% |
| Gynecomastia | 1% |
| Headache | 1% |
| Hot flushes | 1% |
| Insomnia | 1% |
| Lacrimation increased | 1% |
| Mood swings | 1% |
| Smell disorder | 1% |
| Spontaneous penile erection | 1% |
| Taste disorder | 1% |
*Highest percentage across placebo-controlled trial tables summarized in current labeling.
Labeled uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGETestim® is indicated for testosterone replacement therapy in adult males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone: Primary hypogonadism (congenital or acquired): testicular failure due to cryptorchidism, bilateral torsion, orchitis, vanishing testis syndrome, orchiectomy, Klinefelter's syndrome, chemotherapy, or toxic damage from alcohol or heavy metals. These men usually have low serum testosterone levels and gonadotropins (FSH, LH) above the normal range. Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (congenital or acquired): idiopathic gonadotropin or luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) deficiency or pituitary-hypothalamic injury from tumors, trauma, or radiation. These men have low testosterone serum levels but have gonadotropins in the normal or low range. Testim® has not been clinically evaluated in males under 18 years of age.
Medical disclaimer: Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about any medication.