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Does Proluton Depot Shot Cause Adverse Side Effects?

hi, I am a man of 60 year age, I have a low testostorone level, my doctor gave me Proluton Depot injection for increasing the testostorone level... after reading articles or post I am afraid that my doctor did a mistake.... I have taken 1 injection.... kindly give your opinion... thankssss
Fri, 27 Mar 2020
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

There are various side effects of Testosterone injection in men as:
- Hair loss
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Low appetite
- Decreased sex drive or desire
- Changes in skin color
- Acne
- Breast development (gynecomastia)
- Pain or tingling sensation at injection site
- Others

Kindly discuss the same before consuming second dose of the testosterone with your doctor.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Does Proluton Depot Shot Cause Adverse Side Effects?

Hello, There are various side effects of Testosterone injection in men as: - Hair loss - Nausea - Vomiting - Low appetite - Decreased sex drive or desire - Changes in skin color - Acne - Breast development (gynecomastia) - Pain or tingling sensation at injection site - Others Kindly discuss the same before consuming second dose of the testosterone with your doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon