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Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Men

Testosterone is produced by the testicles and causes Testosterone is necessary for maintaining body mus-
cle mass, production of red blood cells, bone health, sense of 

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crease in muscle bulk, increase in body fat (central obesity), 
possibly mild anemia, osteoporosis, decreased libido, impo-
tence, and decrease in body hair.
Testosterone peaks during adolescence and early adulthood. 
As men get older, their blood testosterone level gradually 

Some medical conditions can also result in testosterone de-

radiation, lung disease, metabolic syndrome (insulin resist-

cirrhosis, alcoholism, and some medications.  
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administration of testosterone may have serious side effects. 
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creased serum testosterone concentration by itself does not 

should consider testosterone replacement treatment. Talking 

therapy is right for you. Men should not consider testosterone 
therapy to help them feel younger and more vigorous. Tes-
tosterone supplements have various forms: Skin patch, Gels, 
Injections, and Implants. Oral testosterone is also available. 

can have adverse effects on the liver. The most appropriate 
form of testosterone supplements is skin patch.
The most important testosterone replacement therapy side 

sleep apnea, and decreased testicular size. Decreased testicu-

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bolic drugs, such as testosterone.
 
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