Low diagnosis of TDS shown up by new data

New data presented at this year’s Society for Endocrinology BES conference [4 November] has revealed that Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (TDS) is underdiagnosed and undertreated despite its high prevalence in older men and those with various comorbidities. Lack of awareness is one of the major factors contributing to delayed diagnosis and inappropriate management in men with low testosterone, with two-thirds of men who took part in the Besins Healthcare survey experiencing symptoms for up to 2 years before seeking advice. The survey was conducted in 101 males aged 40 or older who had been diagnosed with low testosterone for a mean