The industrialization of this process in Mexico drastically reduced the cost of steroid hormones globally. 3. Scientific Impact of Mexican Steroid Research
These shortages notably affect transgender men who rely on testosterone therapy, sometimes creating risks of interruption in treatment. 5. Conclusion
This discovery led to the founding of the Mexican steroid hormone industry, centered around Syntex S.A. in Mexico City. By 1951, advancements here allowed for the breakthrough synthesis of norethindrone.
The research division later shifted to the US, but the foundational work was profoundly Mexican. 4. Current Landscape: Testosterone in Mexico (2026)
Today, Mexico remains relevant in the context of testosterone in two primary ways: 4.1. Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
Hormone therapy in Mexico is significantly cheaper than in the United States, with some reports indicating patients can save up to 85% compared to US costs.
This paper provides an overview of the role of Mexico in the synthesis and production of testosterone and other steroid hormones, its industrial history, and the current landscape of testosterone therapy.