WELCOME TO THE TESTOSTERONE DEFICIENCY CENTRE - 2007
SCOTS AHEAD OF THE ENGLISH!
The same series of questions asked of the English Minister for health were put to Shona Robison MSP in the Scottish parliament. Her answers demonstrated a pro-active approach to the Testosterone Deficiency problem, which is in marked contrast to the English approach. Ann Keen,Under Secretary for Health has been asked to revisit her answers by Mark Simmonds MP.More news when we have it.
Click Here to read the English and answers and here, for the Scottish responses.
THE TDC PETITION TO THE PRIME MINISTER
Following the responses received from the UK government, the TDC launched an e-petition, open to all British Passport holders. It has now closed with 219 signatories
The petition seeks to persuade the Government to launch a new assessment of Testosterone Deficiency in light of recent research. It is hoped the petition, along with other political moves by the TDC will speed to process of awareness and education amongst professionals. We expect a response from the Prime Ministers Office and will post it here when it is received.

SOME BASIC FACTS
  • Testosterone Deficiency results in many possible combinations of symptoms, which include lethargy, mood swings, depression, "brain fog", loss of libido, anger,hot flashes and anxiety.
  • There are many co-morbid conditions associated with low Testosterone
  • An estimated 2 million adult men in the UK suffer from Testosterone Deficiency. Most are of working age and remain undetected.
  • Latest figures for the USA suggest 13 million men over the age of 45 are suffering from Testosterone Deficiency!
  • Most remain undetected because testing at primary care level in the is routinely incorrect.
  • Pituitary, and other health problems could be detected earlier if proper testing were introduced.
  • Men's lives are close to ruin by the time they are detected and treated.
  • New therapies for men allow much better control of Testosterone levels
  • Endocrinologists still use the flawed Free Androgen Index to deny patients treatment
  • About the same number of women suffer from Testosterone Deficiency.
  • The first therapy for women containing Testosterone is launched in the UK 2007.
  • Estrogen is as important for men as Testosterone is for women
  • The quality of life of many sick people suffering from Testosterone Deficieny in addition to their main condition, could be improved with resultant cost savings.
  • Some notable scientists are suggesting temporary Testosterone therapy during recovery from surgery or major illness.
  • Drug manufacturers claim a mere 5% market penetration.

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