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<item><title>Testosterone therapy overprescribed; GLP-1s show fertility benefits for obese men</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/testosterone-is-being-overprescribed-to-men</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/testosterone-is-being-overprescribed-to-men#u429</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:51:53 +0000</pubDate><description>Testosterone replacement therapy is frequently prescribed without proper diagnostic testing, raising concerns about misuse and health risks. New research at ENDO 2026 finds GLP-1 drugs may improve testosterone levels and sperm quality in obese men with low testosterone, while posing no harm to male fertility. Experts warn unchecked TRT trends—including online promotion—continue despite limited evidence of broad benefit. Prescribing gaps persist even as demand grows.What's confirmed:Only a small fraction of men prescribed testosterone therapy receive guideline-concordant diagnostic testing befo</description></item>
<item><title>Testosterone overprescription risks rise as TRT use surges without proper safeguards</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/testosterone-is-being-overprescribed-to-men</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/testosterone-is-being-overprescribed-to-men#u256</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:11:54 +0000</pubDate><description>Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is being widely overprescribed to men, often without guideline-based diagnostic testing or medical oversight. Studies show only a small fraction of prescriptions align with clinical standards, raising concerns about fertility, heart health, and telehealth-driven misuse. Experts warn that unchecked TRT trends—including online promotion and &amp;#039;testosterone-maxxing&amp;#039;—pose serious risks despite limited evidence of benefit for most users. Meanwhile, gaps in prescribing practices persist even as TRT popularity grows.What's confirmed:Only a small number o</description></item>
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