{"id":632869,"date":"2025-07-15T16:57:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T20:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=632869"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T19:44:12","slug":"testosterone-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/testosterone-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Low testosterone facts and statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testosterone is one of the body\u2019s vital hormones. The primary male sex hormone contributes to everything from muscular growth to bone strength, facial hair, vocal changes, and sperm production in men. It also contributes to ovarian function and bone strength in women, but female testosterone levels are much lower. Some men have low testosterone levels, especially as they age, leading them to seek out testosterone replacement therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are all the important facts and figures about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/low-testosterone-treatment-and-medications\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low testosterone and its treatments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Testosterone Cypionate with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. 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In the case of testosterone, hypogonadism can stem from issues with the testicles or adrenal glands, pituitary gland tumors, autoimmune disorders, genetic disorders, injury, or prostate cancer treatment. It\u2019s diagnosed by measuring free testosterone concentrations and total testosterone levels using blood tests. If there is a testosterone deficiency, a healthcare provider may begin hormone therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/low-testosterone-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of low testosterone (low T) <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may include low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, reduced muscle mass, fatigue, increased body mass index (BMI), mood changes, and more. Often age-related, it\u2019s much more common in older men, but it can affect men of any age.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 40% of American men over 45, and nearly 50% of men in their 80s, have hypogonadism. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK532933\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institute of Health, 2024<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After age 30, a man\u2019s testosterone drops around 1% per year (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/declining-testosterone-levels\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleveland Clinic, 2022<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An estimated 30\u201350% of men with Type 2 diabetes or obesity have hypogonadism. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.endocrine.org\/patient-engagement\/endocrine-library\/hypogonadism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endocrine Society, 2022<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The percentage of male hypogonadism increases with age.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under 50: 2\u20136%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50s: 12%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60s: 19%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70s: 28%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80s: 49% <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwhealth.org\/news\/what-you-need-to-know-about-low-t\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UW Health, 2017<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-men-use-testosterone-replacement-therapy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many men use testosterone replacement therapy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the past couple of decades, the number of American men using testosterone replacement has increased significantly. Multiple studies have found that men\u2019s testosterone levels have been gradually decreasing since the 1980s. It\u2019s unclear what\u2019s causing these low testosterone levels, but increasing obesity, lack of physical activity, an unhealthy diet, alcohol abuse, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals might all be contributing factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has been increasing in popularity for years now.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aeroflowurology.com\/jason-b-carter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dr. Jason B. Carter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, urologist and medical advisor at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aeroflowurology.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aeroflow Urology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, attributes this rise to \u201cdirect-to-consumer marketing increasing public awareness about low T and a growing cultural emphasis on aging well, improving athletic, sexual, and work performance, and increasing vitality.\u201d He also says that \u201conline and telehealth clinics and a growing number of more traditional physicians who are willing to diagnose and treat low T and hypogonadism have made access easier.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescriptions for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) increased from 7.3 million in 2019 to over 11 million in 2024. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/what-is-testosterone-replacement-therapy-risks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBS News, 2025<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2022 alone, there was a 27% increase in testosterone therapy patients, including a 35% increase in people aged 45-54 and a 58% increase in people aged 35\u201344. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39196907\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLoS One<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between 2018 and 2022, the largest increase in testosterone therapy patients was in the South (52%), followed by the West (28%) and Northeast (23%). There was no increase in the Midwest. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39196907\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLoS One<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The global TRT market was valued at approximately $1.9 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $2.9 billion in 2034. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gminsights.com\/industry-analysis\/testosterone-replacement-therapy-market\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Market Insights, 2025<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-effective-is-trt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How effective is TRT?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of the reason TRT has grown so much in popularity is that it can have a variety of benefits. \u201cA lot of men feel noticeably better on TRT; it can boost energy, mood, sex drive, and muscle strength,\u201d says<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nyurology.com\/david-shusterman-md\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dr. David Shusterman<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a urologist at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nyurology.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NY Urology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cIf a patient has true hypogonadism and symptoms, I usually recommend TRT. It can make a big difference. But it\u2019s important to make sure the diagnosis is accurate and to monitor therapy carefully.\u201d Here are some effects of TRT for men diagnosed with low testosterone:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2018 study suggests that TRT is effective in treating mild erectile dysfunction. For adult males with moderate or severe ED, it can improve sex drive, but is less effective at treating ED. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5649360\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Opinion in Urology, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research from 2021 found that TRT can reduce fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, and triglycerides in men with low testosterone, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8451690\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arab Journal of Urology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2021<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2018 review found that TRT increased both muscle mass and strength in middle-age and older men with low testosterone. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5989848\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2018)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a 2017 study, TRT was associated with greater estimated bone strength. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5433755\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JAMA Internal Medicine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2017<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, a 2024 study found that although TRT is known to increase bone density, it did not decrease the incidence of fractures. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa2308836\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New England Journal of Medicine, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-do-americans-spend-on-testosterone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much do Americans spend on testosterone?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testosterone replacement therapy is a rapidly growing industry, and it\u2019s also becoming more accessible <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every year. That said, it isn\u2019t always cheap for people paying out of pocket. Fortunately, most insurance plans will cover TRT if a healthcare provider deems it medically necessary. Either way, hundreds of millions of dollars change hands every year in the name of achieving normal testosterone levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2024, the U.S. TRT market was an estimated $736.1 million, and is expected to grow 3.5% by 2034. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gminsights.com\/industry-analysis\/testosterone-replacement-therapy-market\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Market Insights, 2025<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The monthly cost depends on the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/types-of-testosterone-replacement-therapy-trt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type of testosterone medication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Average prices without insurance include:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injections: $105<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pellets: $1,200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pills: $900\u2013$1,200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gels\/Cream: $400\u2013$1,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patches: $800<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral patches: $180<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-much-does-testosterone-cost\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare, 2024<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 2018 to 2022, testosterone therapy prices decreased by an average of 4.2% per year. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auajournals.org\/doi\/10.1097\/01.JU.0001008880.11564.10.20\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Journal of Urology, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"how-many-americans-use-insurance-for-testosterone-replacement\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many Americans use insurance for testosterone replacement?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s difficult to put an exact number on how many Americans get insurance coverage for testosterone because there isn\u2019t much data on it. Also, coverage depends entirely on the specific insurance provider and plan, so not everyone who has health insurance will get their TRT covered. That said, there are a few stats that can help get a sense of nationwide TRT insurance coverage:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across all testosterone medications, Medicare Part D covered 1,504,861 claims for 386,112 beneficiaries in 2023. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/data.cms.gov\/summary-statistics-on-use-and-payments\/medicare-medicaid-spending-by-drug\/medicare-part-d-spending-by-drug\/data\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services, 2023<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare Part D covered an average of $747.09 per claim and $81.38 per dose of testosterone in 2023. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/data.cms.gov\/summary-statistics-on-use-and-payments\/medicare-medicaid-spending-by-drug\/medicare-part-d-spending-by-drug\/data\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services, 2023<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In total, 305.2 million Americans had health insurance for some or all of the year. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/library\/publications\/2024\/demo\/p60-284.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Census Bureau, 2024<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"how-many-americans-pay-for-testosterone-out-of-pocket\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many Americans pay for testosterone out of pocket?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, it\u2019s tough to give an exact number, since there aren\u2019t records of this kind of data. However, according to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kff.org\/uninsured\/issue-brief\/key-facts-about-the-uninsured-population\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a study from KFF<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, around 25.3 million Americans are uninsured\u2014about 9.5% of the population. So, around one out of every ten people might not have insurance to help cover their medications. Plus, not every insurance plan will cover TRT, so some insured patients will also need to pay out of pocket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"testosterone-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testosterone side effects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like any other medication, testosterone treatment comes with the risk of adverse effects. The most common<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/testosterone-side-effects\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects for testosterone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cypionate (depo-testosterone), for example, are injection site redness (26%) and injection site reaction (4%). Other<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/meds\/a614041.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects can include<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acne<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiredness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood swings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/18031-testosterone-injection\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious side effects of TRT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergic reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood clots<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart attack<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged or painful erection<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression or suicidal thoughts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infertility<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficult breathing during sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enlarged, painful breasts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIn some cases, TRT can affect fertility, so that\u2019s something we talk about before starting treatment,\u201d Dr. Shusterman says. \u201cRegular monitoring helps us catch and manage any issues early.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, not everyone in testosterone therapy experiences adverse effects, and for many people, the benefits outweigh the negatives. Plus, \u201ca physician who is knowledgeable in diagnosis of low T and hypogonadism, TRT, and management of TRT side effects should be able to monitor for and treat side effects of TRT and adjust TRT doses as needed to limit and\/or avoid side effects,\u201d Dr. Carter says.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Testosterone is one of the body\u2019s vital hormones. The primary male sex hormone contributes to everything from muscular growth to bone strength, facial hair, vocal changes, and sperm production in men. It also contributes to ovarian function and bone strength in women, but female testosterone levels are much lower. 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