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Is Prolonged Exposure To Testosterone Shots Harmful?

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Posted on Mon, 2 May 2016
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Q 1-I am taking testorone inj from 4 years,is it harmful or not.
Q 2-There are some little acne on my face.
please guide me what should I change in treatment.
thanks
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Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (2 days later)
Brief Answer:
Testosterone can be harmful. Acne can be caused by testosterone.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist and XXXXXXX i can fully understand your concern.

Your reports and prescriptions, show you're a diabetic,hypertensive with hyperlipemia and taking testosterone injections.

A-1. What is the reason for taking testosterone injections, its not mentioned.
This is important to advise you, about continuing it, or changing treatment to other drugs.
Testosterone injections can be harmful in certain conditions.

You should send most recent reports of the following :
1.Hb,HbA1C,FBS, urea,creatinine, LFT,TSH and testosterone.
2. scrotal doppler ultrasound scan.

A-2. Testosterone, being a male hormone, can cause acne.
Keep the skin dry. Avoid fried foods and fatty diet.

Wish you good health.

Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (13 hours later)
doctor
thanks for giving me answer.
1.I want regular consultancy threw online.
2.my current lab reports has been attached.
3.one test reoprt chart is also attached with testorone reports from 5 XXXXXXX 2010.
4.i am diabitic from 2005.in 2010 my frequancy{intercourse} became down apx aftr 8-10 days.than my doctor started injection every aftr 10 days.
5.daily routeen and medice chart is also attached.

Q1.shoul i take inj or not.
Q2.As per my all reports any change in treatment.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Testosterone is indicated. uncontrolled diabetes is present.

Detailed Answer:
XXXX XXXXXXX

I have gone through all your reports.

The reports asked by me are not sent.
If you've not done it, kindly get the tests done and send them, for my expert opinion.

The testosterone levels were low to begin with, but reason for same, isn't mentioned in the reports.
Low levels of male hormone, testosterone, will affect erections.
Hence intercourse will be difficult.

Your recent lab reports also show,uncontrolled diabetes,with HbA1C OF 7.7.
Normal level should be less than 7.

Wish you good health.

Get back to me if you have further query.

Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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Is Prolonged Exposure To Testosterone Shots Harmful?

Brief Answer: Testosterone can be harmful. Acne can be caused by testosterone. Detailed Answer: Welcome to HCM. As an Urologist and XXXXXXX i can fully understand your concern. Your reports and prescriptions, show you're a diabetic,hypertensive with hyperlipemia and taking testosterone injections. A-1. What is the reason for taking testosterone injections, its not mentioned. This is important to advise you, about continuing it, or changing treatment to other drugs. Testosterone injections can be harmful in certain conditions. You should send most recent reports of the following : 1.Hb,HbA1C,FBS, urea,creatinine, LFT,TSH and testosterone. 2. scrotal doppler ultrasound scan. A-2. Testosterone, being a male hormone, can cause acne. Keep the skin dry. Avoid fried foods and fatty diet. Wish you good health. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.