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

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

Adding to the confusion over what defines "low testosterone," there's not much understanding of whether testosterone replacement therapy actually improves men's symptoms.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 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