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

Supplemental testosterone can change that, of course, and Secretary Hegseth said that military personnel of either sex could choose to receive testosterone replacement therapy if treatment was recommended.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 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

He said he had abnormally low levels of hormones, rendering his chances of having children slim, which he discussed with Hindocha, and decided to undergo testosterone replacement therapy despite the possible side-effects.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 6, 2014