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Trump administration eyes broader testosterone prescription access

Officials aligned with Donald Trump are advocating for expanded access to testosterone prescriptions, aiming to broaden eligibility beyond medically diagnosed hypogonadism. This proposed policy shift, supported by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., seeks to address symptoms like low libido and erectile dysfunction, which are often associated with aging. While recent research has allayed some concerns about cardiovascular risks, experts note that only a small fraction of current testosterone prescriptions meet the criteria for treating diagnosed medical conditions. AI

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Trump administration eyes broader testosterone prescription access

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Perrone, The Associated Press ·

    Only 12% of testosterone prescriptions are medically necessary — and Trump wants to make that ratio even smaller

    Washington is loosening access as demand surges, blurring the line between treatment and lifestyle upgrade.