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When properly prescribed and used as directed, testosterone therapy is generally regarded as safe.
Testosterone therapy is FDA approved for the treatment of low testosterone, a medical condition also known as "hypogonadism." Testosterone replacement therapy is the standard of care for patients diagnosed with hypogonadism, or testosterone deficiency syndrome.
Testosterone therapy is only available with a doctor’s prescription. As long as you have been legally prescribed testosterone and are using it according to your doctor’s instructions, testosterone therapy is a quite safe and effective treatment for low testosterone. Most of the severe problems you may have heard of associated with testosterone use are in people who are abusing testosterone or using it illegally.
Not only is testosterone therapy safe for diabetics, but it can also have significant benefits for men with low testosterone and type 2 diabetes. A recent study found that among diabetic men who received testosterone therapy, 34.3% experienced diabetes remission.
The study does not suggest that testosterone therapy should be used to treat diabetes. However, it and others do indicate that it is safe for men with diabetes to take testosterone. This is good news because doctors have long known that men with low testosterone tend to be at a higher risk of having diabetes; the reverse is also true. Men with diabetes tend to have low testosterone.
It was once believed that testosterone therapy increased the risk of cardiovascular disease. This is not true. In fact, current research suggests that because of its ability to increase metabolism and burn fat, testosterone therapy is good for heart health and can actually reduce the risk of heart disease.
For most male patients with high blood pressure or other forms of heart disease, the many benefits of testosterone replacement therapy usually outweigh potential risks. Your doctor will help you to make the right decision if you have low testosterone and a history of heart problems.
Similar to heart disease, it was once thought that testosterone replacement therapy could increase a man’s risk of heart disease. This was based on largely flawed studies in men that already had prostate cancer. In such men, testosterone therapy could increase the risk of a return of their cancer.
However, there was never a single study that found that testosterone replacement increased the risk in otherwise healthy men. In fact, current research suggests that testosterone therapy could reduce your risk of developing certain cancer.
For the most part, testosterone therapy is generally regarded as safe.
Our doctors have found that testosterone injections are the safest and most effective form of testosterone therapy. Testosterone injections take effect quicker than other forms of testosterone therapy. There is no chance of "cross-contamination” of a child or a woman coming into contact with your clothes or skin if you are using a topical form of testosterone.
Also, there are more doses of testosterone available in injections than any other form, so should your dose need to be adjusted for safety reasons or any concern, it is the easiest to do with testosterone injections.
We have found that the safest and most effective way to receive testosterone therapy is via injection. Some of the reported possible side effects of testosterone injections for men or women include:
According to most testosterone manufacturers, you should not receive testosterone therapy if you are allergic to testosterone or if you have:
As with any prescription drug or medical procedure, it can have some side effects.
When considering testosterone replacement, you must weigh the risks vs. the benefits. All drugs have some "bad" along with the "good," and testosterone replacement is no exception. The many benefits of testosterone replacement outweigh the possible risks.
The best way to have the safest experience with testosterone therapy possible is to work with experienced doctors who specialize in age-related hormone deficiencies. At Nexel Medical, our doctors are trained professionals who know a lot about hormone management for age-related hormone imbalances.
Our doctors have years of experience in understanding how to prescribe hormone therapy for your individual needs. We will prescribe the right type and the precise dosage of testosterone to tackle your symptoms while minimizing the risk of any side effects.
The best way to ensure that your testosterone therapy is safe is to get your testosterone prescription from a proven and reliable source.
Now that you understand much more about the safety and efficacy of testosterone therapy, why not contact us today and see if you are a candidate for the many life-changing benefits of testosterone therapy.
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