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Hims Launches New Category in Men’s Health with Exclusive Branded Oral Testosterone and Expanded Personalized Treatments

Through a major health platform exclusive collaboration with Marius Pharmaceuticals and more, the company is expanding access to innovative testosterone treatments

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS), the leading health and wellness platform, today announced the launch of a new category in men’s health, offering access to innovative, affordable, and personalized treatment plans for low testosterone.

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Through a major health platform exclusive collaboration with Marius Pharmaceuticals and more, the company is expanding access to innovative testosterone treatments.

Through a major health platform exclusive collaboration with Marius Pharmaceuticals and more, the company is expanding access to innovative testosterone treatments.

An estimated twenty million men in the U.S. struggle with low testosterone1 2. Left untreated, it can drain energy, dull mood and sexual desire, and raise risks of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Treatment can restore energy, improve sexual function, build muscle and bone strength, and support long-term health. Yet most never receive care due to stigma, outdated treatments, and high costs. Hims & Hers is changing that.

In 2026, Hims & Hers will expand its category offerings with the launch of an exclusive branded oral testosterone through a major health platform exclusive collaboration with Marius Pharmaceuticals, a leader in testosterone therapy innovation. KYZATREX® is a needle-free FDA-approved medication shown to restore testosterone levels in up to 96% of men.3 It also doubles free testosterone4, the type of testosterone linked to energy, drive, and performance, all while maintaining a low side effect profile5.

“Low testosterone care has been stuck in the past, stigmatized, expensive, and inaccessible for most men,” said Andrew Dudum, founder and CEO of Hims & Hers. “We’re bringing it into the future with treatments that are easy to access and designed around each individual. This isn’t just about one product, it’s about addressing a condition that fundamentally changes how millions of men will feel and show up in life, and about building an entirely new model of care that they can finally rely on.”

“Marius developed KYZATREX® to modernize testosterone replacement therapy with an oral treatment backed by rigorous science and FDA approval,” said Shalin Y. Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals. “Partnering with Hims & Hers allows us to bring this innovation to scale. Their platform has proven reach, accessibility, and trust with millions of customers, making them the perfect partner to expand access to KYZATREX® and redefine what’s possible in men’s hormone health.”

Starting today, providers will also be able to prescribe tailored doses of compounded enclomiphene6 through the Hims & Hers platform and, for men experiencing sexual symptoms, offer personalized testosterone care that combines enclomiphene and tadalafil in a single dual-action treatment. Enclomiphene restores natural testosterone production, without compromising fertility, and has been shown to double testosterone levels7. Customers begin with a simple at-home blood test, receive results in days instead of months, and then work with a licensed provider to find the treatment plan that best fits their needs.

Hims & Hers will also introduce access to injectable testosterone treatments in 2026, giving men even more options for care, all connected through the Hims & Hers digital platform with licensed providers and 24/7 access to support.

For more information, visit https://www.hims.com/testosterone

About Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

Hims & Hers is the leading health and wellness platform on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We believe how you feel in your body and mind transforms how you show up in life. That’s why we’re building a future where nothing stands in the way of harnessing this power. Hims & Hers normalizes health & wellness challenges—and innovates on their solutions—to make feeling happy and healthy easy to achieve. No two people are the same, so the company provides access to personalized care designed for results. For more information, please visit www.hims.com and www.forhers.com.

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1
Mulligan, T., Frick, M. F., Zuraw, Q. C., Stemhagen, A., & McWhirter, C. (2006). Prevalence of hypogonadism in males aged at least 45 years: the HIM study. International journal of clinical practice, 60(7), 762–769. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1742-1241.2006.00992.x

2National Population by Characteristics: 2020-2022. Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Selected Age Groups by Sex for the United States: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022 (NC-EST2022-SYAEXN). U.S. Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-national-detail.html. Accessed 8/11/23..

3Bernstein, J. S., & Dhingra, O. P. (2024). A phase III, single-arm, 6-month trial of a wide-dose range oral testosterone undecanoate product. Therapeutic advances in urology, 16, 17562872241241864. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11008350/

4Bernstein, J. S., & Dhingra, O. P. (2024). A phase III, single-arm, 6-month trial of a wide-dose range oral testosterone undecanoate product. Therapeutic advances in urology, 16, 17562872241241864. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11008350/

5KYZATREX [prescribing information]. Raleigh, NC: Marius Pharmaceuticals; 2022

6Testosterone Rx is not approved or evaluated for safety, effectiveness, or quality by the FDA. Not available in all 50 states. Prescription products require an online consultation with a healthcare provider who will determine if a prescription is appropriate. See website for full details, important safety information, and restrictions.

7Wiehle, R. D., Fontenot, G. K., Wike, J., Hsu, K., Nydell, J., Lipshultz, L., & ZA-203 Clinical Study Group (2014). Enclomiphene citrate stimulates testosterone production while preventing oligospermia: a randomized phase II clinical trial comparing topical testosterone. Fertility and sterility, 102(3), 720–727. https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(14)00537-8/fulltext

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