testosterone replacement therapy

American  

[tes-tos-tuh-rohn ri-pleys-muhnt ther-uh-pee] / tɛsˈtɒs təˌroʊn rɪˌpleɪs mənt ˌθɛr ə pi /

noun

1. the administration of testosterone for therapeutic purposes, especially to alleviate symptoms that occur when someone does not produce enough of it naturally. TRT

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Etymology

Origin of testosterone replacement therapy

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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testosterone replacement therapy

Those found to have low testosterone levels will be offered voluntary testosterone replacement therapy.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

He said if treatment is recommended, soldiers can decide if they want to receive testosterone replacement therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

There is now growing interest in testosterone replacement therapy, which some believe boosts sperm count.

From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2018

Could testosterone replacement therapy help men who face these problems, and who also have low levels of testosterone?

From US News ● Jul. 9, 2015

The specialist recommended that if Dewani wanted to improve his chances of having children in the future he should start testosterone replacement therapy.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 6, 2014