14^th/August/2004
Is something stirring? The grapevine has been at work here just as we enter our second year of existence. I understand the current road-block in the UK, which is the existing NHS policy on Testosterone Deficiency, is about to receive a dust-up by the Society of Endocrinology. It is hoped the society demonstrates both awareness and courage in pointing the way forward and removing the myths surrounding this condition.
It has also come to my notice recently that the Irish Government has established a task force to tackle the Hypogonadism problem. The Task Force has already issued an awareness leaflet. Their latest .guidelines were published in May 2004. Although considered over-cautious and appearing to contain inaccuracies, it is a start on the road towards sensible, closely dosed, therapy using modern medicines. The required "sea-change" in the UK, is upon us it seems. Soon, the rest of Europe will be better helped.
20^th/June/2004
The incidence of Hypogonadism in Testicular Cancer patients is suggested to be 16% according to doctors in Finland.¹⁸⁷ We call upon all Urologists to test properly for Androgen Deficiency in all Testicular Cancer patients as previously suggested by Skakkebaek in 1998.⁹⁰
It has been a momentous couple of weeks for the TDC. Selection by Patient Information Publications for inclusion on their database brings information to doctor's fingertips across the UK. The link is now live and there are several interesting links to other sites on the hormone conditions page linked above.
We were approached by the Andropause Society for the purpose of association. Regrettably our vigorous campaign is at odds with the needs of the society. Although we regret this, we underestand the situation and maintain our support for that fine organisation of brilliant minds, trusting one day, Malcolm Carruthers will receive the accolades he richly deserves, from all areas of society that have pilloried him continuously in the past. He is a great man, supported by great people.
A Gynocomastia page is in the pipeline.
3^rd/June/2004
Research in Finland suggests a reading of low SHBG combined with a low Serum Testosterone level, is a predictor for Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes.¹⁸⁶.
A short FAQ was added recently. More will be added as time permits. More stories are on the way.
Our new list, TDC-NET, has been added as a facility to users of this site. It is hosted hosted by Topica. Please be aware you do not have to subscribe to anything else, or give any personal details, other than name and email address, in the registration process at Topica. Once onto the list, postings are private, in the sense that membership of the list is required in order to read postings.
Lastly, there is exciting news in the pipeline, regarding a very important supporter for this website's activities. More news when it becomes available. 12th/April/2004
Heart transplant surgeons recommend temporary use of Testosterone during recovery.¹⁸⁵. This recommendation is designed to stop bone loss during recovery. A new page on Age and Testosterone has been added.
28th/March/2004
A new delivery system for transdermal gel is in the pipeline. Opterone uses a new delivery system called SEPA, which is supposed to improve absorption by 30% over other gels, thus allowing smaller doses.
The website bibliography has been updated, along with the disease, gels and womens pages. The "Woman" article mentioned below, is scheduled for publication on April 19th.

9th/March/2004
A recent promotion has taken care of my time until now. Apologies for the slow turnover in news. I hope now things will improve again.
This website has now been viewed in over fifty countries since inception in May of 2003. The word is beginning to get out. Woman magazine in the UK has been scanning the Andropause Forum for volunteers in pursuit of an article..

18/January/2004

Doctors in the Uk are refusing to treat men with Hypogonadism and patients are being told daily gels are "too new". This from the "Andropause Forum".

17/11/2003
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is added to the list of causes of Hypogonadism.⁸³.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, (COPD), shows a prevalence of Hypogonadism within its victims. Scientists say it is too early to advocate routine hormone treatment for qualifying patients.¹⁵⁸

28/10/2003
Mild Hypogonadism is becoming recognised for what it is. Tenover discusses the subject in detail in the International Journal of Impotence. ¹²³

20/10/2003
We are happy to provide a search facility for this website as a navigation aid. Thank goodness for Google!
Irritable Bowel syndrome has been added to the list of conditions likely to result in Testosterone Deficiency.

05/10/2003
Some patients are now receiving HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) in the UK. We view this as a step in the right direction towards a better defined treatment definition between Primary and Secondary Hypogonadism. It is hoped the UK will catch up with their American counterparts and issue guidelines for the overall treament of Hypogonadism soon. Andrology Australia is already actively pursuing such guidelines

24/09/2003
The use of Human Growth Hormone in the treatment of Secondary Hypogonadism has been published by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
Researchers in Brazil have discovered that the measurement of the Free Alpha Sub-unit enables reliable childhood detection of Hypogonadism and differentiates Constitutional Delay of Puberty ¹⁷⁶.

18/09/2003
Recent research has identified a gene which appears to control Prostate growth reaction to Testosterone substitution. See the prostate page for more info. Post Vasectomy Pain Syndrome is another problem affecting Testosterone production. Read Mike's story for more.

30/08/2003
Striant has now been launched in the USA, however Fortigel, made by Cellegy, has been refused approval by the FDA citing insufficient data relating to its continuing use. Cellegy have vowed to continue and work with the FDA to obtain approval.

09/08/2003
We are very happy to announce that Alan, who is a regular contributor and advocate with the Andropause Forum at e-medicine.com, has agreed to join this site in it's future efforts. Alan's personal story is now published and he will be available via email for personal support.

31/07/2003
The website is being linked to the relevant research articles in support of the claims made in regard to Hypogonadism. It is a laborious process, but when complete, we consider the site will then comply with the Hon Code Principles of Health on the Net.

24/07/2003.
We are pleased to announce our move to a new server has taken place. Apologies if you found us down for a while, but we think the new location will prove to be the best we could hope for. The site is now hosted by Contributions.Org,, who support the efforts of voluntary organisations and charities in the UK, by offering free webspace and a number of very helpful tools. The Androids site will become inter-active as a result of this move and will include a guestbook, email list and a newsletter facility. We are delighted by this prospect.

17/07/2003 efforts are being made to interview the world's leading Andrologist. He has been approached for interview. It is hoped he will agree to add his expert thoughts for your consumption.

The Channel Four programme of June 12th on Testosterone, has raised the possibility of a televised response. Early moves have been made towards that end. More news as we get it.

Jennifer Cunningham wrote a very good article named "Get Your Punch Back", in The Scottish Daily Herald on June 26th. Her intelligent approach to the issue is commended by this site.