Testosterone, Cardiovascular Risk, and Hormonophobia

The use of weak studies as proof of danger indicates that cultural (i.e., nonscientific) forces are at play. Negative media stories touting T's risks appear fueled by antipharma sentiment, anger against aggressive marketing, and antisexuality. This stance is best described as “hormonophobia.” As history shows, evidence alone may be insufficient to alter a public narrative. The true outrage is that social forces and hysteria have combined to deprive men of a useful treatment without regard for medical science. Morgentaler A. Testosterone, cardiovascular risk, and hormonophobia. J Sex Med 2014;11:1362-1366.