
Androgens (AN-droe-jens) are male hormones. Some androgens
are naturally produced in the body and are necessary for the normal sexual
development of males.
Androgens are used for several reasons, such as:
to replace the hormone when the body is unable to produce enough on its own.
to stimulate the beginning of puberty in certain boys who are late starting
puberty naturally.
to treat certain types of breast cancer in females.