# Why more men are being urged to take testosterone

A growing push encourages men to use testosterone therapy, driven by rising diagnoses of low testosterone and aggressive marketing by clinics. The trend raises concerns about over-medicalization and long-term health risks. This matters as it influences men's health choices and healthcare costs.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Health
- [NPR Health](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5896497/whats-behind-the-push-to-get-more-men-on-testosterone) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:14:09 -0400