What Most Men Don’t Know about the Risks of Testosterone Therapy

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Abraham Morgentaler
Frederick Wu
Channa Jayasena
Joshua Halpern
Justin Dubin
Harrison Pope


By Stephanie Pappas

More Men Are Taking Testosterone—Without Knowing the Health Risks

To boost mood and manliness, men are spending lots of money on the hormone testosterone—yet they may see trouble instead of benefits

www.scientificamerican.com

Violet Frances; Source: Abraham Morgentaler (scientist reviewer)

 

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Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is exploding in popularity among men. TRT has been touted online as a cure-all for everything from low energy to poor mood and even as a way to increase masculinity itself. But how much of the buzz is backed by science? Host Rachel Feltman talks with journalist Stephanie Pappas about the realities behind the trend. They explore who truly benefits from TRT, the overlooked risks—including fertility loss—and the rise of private clinics offering testosterone.

• madman
• hypogonadism; t-therapy; mens health
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• Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles