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Can Testosterone Supplements Be Taken Safely By A 60 Year Old?
Question: Is it safe and effective for men over 60 to take testosterone supplements?
Brief Answer:
Consult doctor before starting supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
The promise of testosterone therapy may seem enticing, but there are a lot of misconceptions about what the treatment can and can't do for you
Although some men believe that taking testosterone medications may help them feel younger and more vigorous as they age.But Know the risks before you make your decision.
Testosterone therapy has various risks. For example, testosterone therapy may:
Contribute to sleep apnea
Cause acne or other skin reactions
Stimulate noncancerous growth of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and growth of existing prostate cancer
Enlarge breasts
Limit sperm production or cause testicle shrinkage
Increase the risk of a blood clot forming in a deep vein (deep vein thrombosis), which could break loose, travel through your bloodstream and lodge in your lungs, blocking blood flow (pulmonary embolism)
In addition, testosterone therapy may impact your risk of heart disease.
Research has had conflicting results, so the exact risk isn't clear yet.
you have consult doctor.Your doctor will likely measure your testosterone levels at least twice before discussing whether testosterone therapy is an option for you.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka
Consult doctor before starting supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
The promise of testosterone therapy may seem enticing, but there are a lot of misconceptions about what the treatment can and can't do for you
Although some men believe that taking testosterone medications may help them feel younger and more vigorous as they age.But Know the risks before you make your decision.
Testosterone therapy has various risks. For example, testosterone therapy may:
Contribute to sleep apnea
Cause acne or other skin reactions
Stimulate noncancerous growth of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and growth of existing prostate cancer
Enlarge breasts
Limit sperm production or cause testicle shrinkage
Increase the risk of a blood clot forming in a deep vein (deep vein thrombosis), which could break loose, travel through your bloodstream and lodge in your lungs, blocking blood flow (pulmonary embolism)
In addition, testosterone therapy may impact your risk of heart disease.
Research has had conflicting results, so the exact risk isn't clear yet.
you have consult doctor.Your doctor will likely measure your testosterone levels at least twice before discussing whether testosterone therapy is an option for you.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka
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Thank you. I will heed you advice.
Brief Answer:
Hi
Detailed Answer:
Wishing you good health
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka
Hi
Detailed Answer:
Wishing you good health
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka
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