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health6 months ago•4 min saved

Understanding and Managing Low Testosterone: Symptoms, Causes, and Natural Boosts

Low testosterone, or hypogonadism, affects men by reducing sex drive, muscle mass, and energy, with symptoms including fatigue, mood changes, and decreased libido. Diagnosis involves blood tests, and lifestyle changes like exercise and healthy eating are recommended, while testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may be considered for some, especially older men, but is controversial for younger men. Caution is advised against online trends and unproven remedies.

via GQ|

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health2 years ago•5 min saved

Testosterone Therapy Deemed Safe for Men with Heart Disease

A large clinical trial has found that testosterone therapy does not increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and cardiac deaths in men with hypogonadism, a medical condition where the body does not produce enough testosterone. However, the study does not apply to men who take testosterone without a medical diagnosis, and long-term safety data is still lacking. The trial was funded by pharmaceutical companies that make testosterone, at the behest of the Food and Drug Administration.

via The New York Times|

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health2 years ago•4 min saved

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Safe for Men's Hearts, Study Shows

A new study finds that prescription testosterone gel does not increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes in men with low levels of testosterone. However, the FDA cautions that testosterone treatment should be reserved for men with low testosterone confirmed by laboratory tests. The study included about 5,200 men, ranging in age from 45 to 80, who were assigned to use either a placebo gel or a testosterone gel, which is rubbed into the skin, daily for 22 months. The study was funded by a group of testosterone manufacturers including AbbVie, maker of Androgel, which was the product used in the study.

via NPR|

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