PolicyRSSApr 16
FDA Takes Step Forward on Testosterone Therapy for Men
The FDA is inviting companies that make testosterone replacement therapy drugs to apply for approval of a new use: treating low sex drive in men with a specific condition called idiopathic hypogonadism (when the body doesn't make enough testosterone for unknown reasons). This is an early step that could lead to new treatment options for men with this condition.
WHY IT MATTERSMen with idiopathic hypogonadism who experience low libido may soon have an FDA-approved treatment option specifically designed for this symptom, rather than relying on off-label use of existing testosterone therapies.