Testosterone

Uses

Testosterone is used in the treatment of male hypogonadism.

How it Works

How Testosterone Works Testosterone is similar to the natural male hormone. It functions by replenishing deficient testosterone levels in adult men. A lack of testosterone can lead to various health issues, including impotence, infertility, low sex drive, fatigue, depressive mood, and bone loss.

Side Effects

Common side effects of testosterone include weight gain, nausea, injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), acne, breast enlargement in males, application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching, and redness), headache, high blood pressure, facial flushing, indigestion, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), muscle pain, increased hematocrit, elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA), male pattern baldness, and peripheral edema.

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