Testosterone Regulation and Autism Ranking:

Future Research

Summary of Existing Research

There is no high quality research evidence to suggest that regulating testosterone with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists is effective in changing the core features of autism.

There is no high quality research evidence to suggest that regulating testosterone with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists is effective in reducing challenging behaviours in autistic people.

Recommendations for Future Research

We do not believe that further research into the use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists to reduce testosterone in autistic people is justified, given its potential harmful effects.

Updated

16 Jun 2022

Last Review

01 Sep 2017

Next Review

01 Jan 2024