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Advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine for the management of testosterone deficiency (TD) and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| ↑ Access to care | Lack of a physical exam |
|
↑ Convenience for patients/providers ↓ costs |
Inability to administer medication Technological barriers to access |
| ↑ Satisfaction for patients/providers | Data security |
| ↓ Transmission of infectious disease | Medical–legal liability |
| Physician reimbursement |
