What are the benefits and risks of testosterone therapy? Studies investigate
Written by Ana Sandoiu
Published: Tuesday 21 February 2017
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As men advance in age, their levels of testosterone naturally start to decrease. To avoid some of the adverse health effects that come with the loss of this sex hormone, some men choose to have it replaced artificially. New research investigates the side effects of testosterone replacement therapy.
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Four clinical trials examine the effect of testosterone therapy in men aged 65 and older.
JAMA and JAMA Internal Medicine recently published a group of five papers investigating the role of testosterone treatment on various health aspects.
Four of the studies document the effects of testosterone treatment on bone density, anemia, cognitive function, and the buildup of coronary plaque. The fifth study is observational and examines the links between testosterone treatment and overall cardiovascular health.
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