Best Androgen for hypogonadism
Top-rated pick: Azmiro — pharmaranks score 70/100, the highest of the 8 Androgen drugs used for hypogonadism, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for hypogonadism or the full Androgen class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 8 androgen drugs we rate for hypogonadism, 3 are available as lower-cost generics, and most are injectable. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for hypogonadism; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
How androgen work
Androgens such as testosterone are male sex hormones that enter cells and bind the androgen receptor, switching on genes that drive male traits, muscle and bone growth, and reproductive function. Some testosterone is also converted in tissues to the more potent DHT.
Source: Physiology, Testosterone - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Other drug classes for hypogonadism
Top androgen for hypogonadism: 1. Azmiro · 2. Androgel · 3. Aveed
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | No data | — | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | No data | — | View → |
Full ranking · 8 drugs
azmiro
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Azmiro (Testosterone Cypionate) is an androgen used to treat Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Delayed Puberty.
Price varies
androgel
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Androgel (Testosterone) is an androgen used to treat Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Delayed Puberty.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.45· 8 formsaveed
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Aveed (Testosterone Undecanoate) is an androgen used to treat Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Delayed Puberty.
Price varies
jatenzo
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Jatenzo (Testosterone Undecanoate) is an androgen used to treat Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Delayed Puberty.
Price varies
natesto
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Natesto (Testosterone) is an androgen used to treat Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Delayed Puberty.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.45· 8 formstestim
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Testim (Testosterone) is an androgen used to treat Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Delayed Puberty.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.45· 8 formstlando
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Tlando (Testosterone Undecanoate) is an androgen used to treat Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Delayed Puberty.
Price varies
xyosted (autoinjector)
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Xyosted (Autoinjector) (Testosterone Enanthate) is an androgen used to treat Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Delayed Puberty.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What is the best androgen for hypogonadism?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — azmiro ranks highest among Androgen drugs used for hypogonadism. Always consult a professional.
- Which androgen drugs treat hypogonadism?
- pharmaranks lists 8 Androgen products used for hypogonadism, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.