Solvay debuts web site on low testosterone awareness

Solvay Pharmaceuticals, a US subsidiary of the Belgian drugmaker, has launched a new multi-media web site, www.isitlowt.com, to educate men and health care professionals about low testosterone. "Low T, "also known as hypogonadism, is a condition where a man's body does not produce enough testosterone. An estimated 90% of the more than 13 million American men who suffer from Low T remain untreated, the company notes.

"There is a lack of awareness on low testosterone in this country, and many especially do not realize that low testosterone levels can be associated with other serious medical conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and obesity," says Chad Ritenour, assistant professor and director of Men's Health Center for the Department of Urology at Emory University, Atlanta. "More tools and information are needed to help men and their partners recognize the symptoms of low testosterone and initiate a conversation with their physician about having their testosterone levels checked through a simple blood test," he said.