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

I've been on testosterone replacement therapy since my fifties.

From New York Times • Dec. 16, 2017

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

One doctor put him on testosterone replacement therapy.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2012

While experts welcome a public discussion of the ailments of middle-aged men with "Low T," they say that testosterone replacement therapy isn't necessarily the solution for these problems.

From Reuters • Jun. 8, 2010