Broadens Rex MD's Platform with a Comprehensive Program for Treating Male Hypogonadism
NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LifeMD, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFMD), a leading provider of virtual primary care services, announces the launch by its Rex MD men's health brand of TestoRx, a new direct-to-consumer men's hormone therapy telehealth offering. TestoRx offers an initial consultation with requisite blood tests to pre-screen patients, with treatment options that include both replacement therapy and alternative treatments to enhance endogenous hormone production - alongside ongoing telehealth visits and follow-up care.
Rex MD is a leading men's telehealth platform that offers access to virtual medical treatment for a variety of men's health needs including erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, hair loss and, most recently, weight management. The addition of this new hormone replacement therapy program further broadens Rex MD's platform to better service its growing customer base. Since its inception in 2019, Rex MD has served approximately 500,000 patients.
"We are pleased to introduce this new testosterone therapy clinical offering as part of our Rex MD men's health services. TestoRx was designed in partnership with clinicians renowned in their field to ensure a highly compliant protocol with multiple treatment approaches focused on men with clinically low testosterone,” said Justin Schreiber, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LifeMD. "Our goal is to provide a convenient and affordable solution to improve hormonal health for men in the comfort of their own home.”
According to the Endocrine Society, male hypogonadism (a condition in which the body produces little to no testosterone) is common in the male population, with a higher prevalence in older men, obese men and men with type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that approximately 35% of men older than age 45 and 30-50% of men with obesity or type 2 diabetes have hypogonadism. Furthermore, Rex MD de-identified data indicate that nearly 1 in 5 individuals self-report experiencing symptoms that can be signs of conditions associated with low testosterone levels.
"As a leader in erectile dysfunction treatment we know that, over time, men with hypogonadism can develop erectile dysfunction, among other conditions. Additionally, obese men are more likely to have low testosterone levels, with an expansion in waist size notably increasing the odds of conditions associated with low testosterone - an audience we are increasingly engaging with as part of our weight management program. Accordingly, TestoRx is a clinically important and sought after component of building our comprehensive men's health offering,” added Anthony Puopolo, M.D., President, LifeMD Affiliated P.C.s.
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LifeMD is a leading provider of virtual primary care. LifeMD offers telemedicine, access to laboratory and pharmacy services, and specialized treatment across more than 200 conditions, including primary care, men's and women's health, weight management, and hormone therapy. The Company leverages a vertically-integrated, proprietary digital care platform, a 50-state affiliated medical group, and a U.S.-based patient care center to increase access to high-quality and affordable care. For more information, please visit LifeMD.com.
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